SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a recognized leader in enterprise identity security, has unveiled an ambitious new vision for the future of identity security. Speaking at Navigate London, the final event of SailPoint’s 2024 Navigate series, President Matt Mills introduced the SailPoint Identity Graph. This groundbreaking addition to the Atlas platform is set to redefine the identity security ecosystem by providing an unprecedented visualization layer that integrates context from identities, access controls, threat detection, and risk management.
Unlocking the Power of Unified Identity Data and AI
“At the center of Atlas is the power of a unified data model. But until recently, identity data has been undervalued when it comes to enterprise security,” said Matt Mills. “Identity data includes all the unique information about an individual or machine, including their privileges, activities, audit history, access requests, access decisions, relationships and more. All that identity data provides an incredible amount of context. Right now, it’s nearly impossible for identity and security teams to get all the context they need, in real-time, to know what’s happening in the organization, what activity is a threat, and what remediation is needed – all in a single source of truth.”
Mills emphasized, “On top of that, given the volume and variety of identities, applications and data plus the velocity of change happening across their access needs, it is simply impossible to keep up with by hands on keyboards alone. AI, combined with the power of unified identity data, is a clear path forward to trying to stay ahead of threats today.”
Introducing the SailPoint Identity Graph
To address the increasing complexities of modern enterprise security, SailPoint has introduced the SailPoint Identity Graph. Built on a foundation of unified identity data and AI, the Identity Graph is designed to provide organizations with advanced insights into identity relationships, interactions, and contextual data. This innovation enables businesses to transform abstract, multidimensional data into actionable visual insights.
Through robust APIs and third-party integrations, the SailPoint Identity Graph connects to diverse data sources, including XDR graphs, SIEM graphs, physical security systems, and more. By leveraging this comprehensive connectivity, the Identity Graph equips enterprises with the tools needed to effectively combat cyber risks.
Key Benefits of the SailPoint Identity Graph
- Simplified Complexity: Transforms intricate data relationships into intuitive visual representations.
- Enhanced Risk Identification: Rapidly identifies potential security vulnerabilities.
- Improved Contextual Awareness: Offers a holistic view of identity interactions.
- Accelerated Anomaly Detection: Facilitates the swift identification of unusual patterns.
Mills elaborated during his keynote, “While graph technology is not new and we use the technology in several of our solutions today, including Outliers, Application Onboarding, and SailPoint Identity Risk, what’s new here is that our identity graph will now include a visualization layer that leverages our unified data model to show the relationships across all identities and their permissions and entitlements. With that, we will give you the ability to look outside in, to eventually ingest other graphs into the SailPoint Identity Graph. When coalesced, this will give you access to an enriched set of identity insights in real-time that you have never had before. This is paramount to battling today’s dynamic threat landscape.”
Shaping the Future of Enterprise Security
The SailPoint Identity Graph promises to unite identity and security fabrics by integrating data from HR systems, ERP systems, third-party cybersecurity platforms, and even physical security systems. This seamless unification will offer customers a new level of insight and visualization within a single graph, empowering more informed decision-making across the identity landscape.
“We believe that what we’ll deliver with Atlas and the SailPoint Identity Graph will be a game changer. We believe we’re building the most comprehensive set of identity-related insights and information in the market today, with unified data and AI as the fuel,” Mills concluded.
