According to the report, a staggering 41% of organizations remain at the very beginning of their identity security journey. Only about 10% have reached the more advanced stages. But here’s the catch: those that reach maturity are seeing much higher returns for every dollar spent. These gains include lower cyber risk, stronger business performance, and better productivity across the board.
The Big Identity Security Gap
SailPoint’s research shows that identity security is still an untapped opportunity for most companies. Mature organizations—those that have fully integrated identity security into their operations—are seeing better business outcomes than those in early stages.
SailPoint’s research shows that identity security is still an untapped opportunity for most companies. Mature organizations—those that have fully integrated identity security into their operations—are seeing better business outcomes than those in early stages.
Chern-Yue Boey, Senior Vice President for APJ at SailPoint, pointed out that organizations across the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region are especially concerned about talent shortages in AI/ML and the evolving landscape of access due to mergers and acquisitions. “With strategic investment in identity security,” he said, “businesses can improve automation, analytics, compliance, and even lower cyber insurance premiums.”'
Key Findings from the 2024 Report. Here’s how mature identity security programs are outperforming the rest:
1. Better Coverage for Machine Identities
Mature programs have 87% coverage of machine identities—like bots and automated scripts—compared to just 28% for beginners. That’s important because machine identities are now growing faster than human ones. In fact, they already make up 40% of all identities in many organizations.
2. Improved Management of Third-Party Access
Companies with mature programs also manage third-party identities far better—up to 50% more effectively. That matters, since more businesses now rely on external partners, increasing the risk of cyberattacks if access isn’t well controlled.
3. Smarter Use of Identity Data
Mature programs are twice as likely to turn identity data into actionable intelligence. This leads to smarter access decisions, more accurate security policies, and better user experiences.
4. Higher Adoption of AI and GenAI
AI adoption is nearly double among mature organizations. These companies are using AI not just to automate help desk tasks, but to create smarter workflows, define roles, and even improve search using natural language.
5. Lower Cyber Insurance Premiums
92% of organizations say their insurers look at cyber readiness when setting premiums. Over 70% of identity leaders now consider identity security as one of the top three factors that impact cyber insurance pricing.
What the Future Looks Like
Over the past three years, SailPoint has seen clear momentum toward integrated identity security programs. These systems unify access controls, tie in with broader security tools, and rely on AI to detect unusual behavior and automate smart decisions.
In other words, the future of identity security is smarter, faster, and more connected than ever before.
Real-World Results: RWE’s Success Story
One standout example from the report is RWE, a SailPoint customer that reached identity security maturity in just six months. By shifting from a manual, on-prem setup to a cloud-based, AI-powered identity system, RWE scaled its coverage from 2,500 to 30,000 user accounts. Onboarding time dropped from 25 days to under 3 hours. Most impressively, they unified identity management across 30 business units—an achievement that underscores the power of a mature identity security approach.
SailPoint’s latest findings make one thing clear: organizations that invest in maturing their identity security don’t just protect themselves better—they also gain a serious edge in productivity, compliance, and long-term value.
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