Term · 30. Big4 Advisory Framing
Identity-Centric Security
Definition
Security architecture framing identity as the primary control plane — every security decision (authentication, authorization, monitoring, response) starts with identity context. Foundation of Zero Trust Architecture. Replaces traditional network-centric security with «identity is the new perimeter» narrative.
- Application
- Regulatory: Gartner Magic Quadrant / Hype Cycle
- Standards & regulations
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- Gartner
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