This white paper examines the primacy of identity as the underpinning of any effective security posture and is based on research conducted by Aite-Novarica Group during September and October 2021.

Key takeaways from the study include the following:

• Deploying and managing security following its natural flow reduces cost and increases benefits
• The ideal flow of security leads to a cycle of continual improvement
• Any improvement in the quality and management of identity data enhances all security investments