Identity security is critical for remote work, but many organizations struggle to know what’s required for an effective identity security program. In this handbook, you’ll find advice on the most important areas of identity security, including user management, access management, authentication, and identity threat detection and response. Use this guide as your go-to source for building and maintaining an identity security program that works—no matter the size of your organization.
Practical methods and guidance to help you implement your program
What the business drivers are for investing in identity security
The four pillars of identity security and how you can use them
CISOs
IT/security leaders
Decision-makers in the security space
Because identity-based attacks are often invisible to network or endpoint controls, continuous risk assessment and strong access management are imperative to succeeding in today's threat environment.
Matt Caulfield
VP of Product Identity, Cisco
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Gartner, Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Access Management, Peer Contributors, April 24th, 2026.
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