Term · 27. Emerging Categories 2024-2026
Identity Data Fabric
Definition
Architectural pattern that consolidates identity data from all enterprise sources (HR, IGA, IAM, PAM, AD, Entra, cloud, SaaS) into a unified, queryable, real-time data layer. Supports Identity Fabric services on top (analytics, posture, threat detection, governance) via consistent identity-attribute APIs. Distinct from Identity Fabric (functional layer) by being the underlying data layer.
- Synonyms
-
- Identity Fabric Data Layer
- Unified Identity Data Plane
- Application
- Regulatory: KuppingerCole Leadership Compass
- Standards & regulations
-
- KC
Related terms
-
Identity Deprovisioning
Identity deprovisioning is the process of revoking an individual’s access rights, credentials, and associated entitlemen …
-
Identity Hygiene
Discipline of maintaining clean, accurate, and current identity data and entitlements. Practices include: dormant accoun …
-
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Mobile Device Management (MDM) — class of solutions for centralized management and protection of mobile devices (smartph …
-
AI Agent Identity
Identity assigned to an autonomous AI agent acting on behalf of a human or workflow. Distinct from human identities (wit …
-
AI Agent Lifecycle Management
Discipline of provisioning, monitoring, updating, and decommissioning AI agents as first-class enterprise identities. Mi …
-
Continuous Adaptive Trust
Authentication and authorization paradigm where trust is recomputed continuously throughout a session based on real-time …