Report by Keeper Security

Identity at Machine Speed

11 FINDINGSPublished May 6, 2026
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Key Findings

96% of cybersecurity decision-makers globally cite disconnected or poorly integrated security tools as creating exploitable gaps.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Security ToolsExploitation GapsFragmentation

72% of organizations do not detect credential misuse in real time, often taking hours or sometimes days or weeks to identify unauthorized privileged access.

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Credential TheftThreat DetectionUnauthorized Privileged AccessPrivileged Access

51% of U.S. cybersecurity decision-makers identify AI-related Non-Human Identity management and security as a top identity governance gap.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Identity GovernanceMachine IdentityNon-Human Identity ManagementAI Non-Human Identity ManagementUS

67% of U.S. cybersecurity decision-makers are concerned about employees inadvertently exposing sensitive information to AI systems.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
AI RiskData ProtectionSensitive Information ExposureHuman RiskUS

43% of cybersecurity decision-makers globally identify AI-related Non-Human Identity management and security as a top identity governance gap.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Identity GovernanceMachine IdentityNon-Human Identity ManagementAI Non-Human Identity Management

More than a third of organizations in the US report attempted cyber attacks occurring daily or even more frequently.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Cyber AttacksThreat FrequencyUS

42% of organizations globally identify a lack of visibility into the AI tools employees use as a significant identity governance gap.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Shadow AIIdentity GovernanceAI ToolsHuman Risk

56% of cybersecurity decision-makers are concerned about employees inadvertently exposing sensitive information to AI systems.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
AI RiskData ProtectionSensitive Information ExposureHuman Risk

89% of senior IT leaders report that managing the growing identity footprint is challenging.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Identity Security

73% of U.S. cybersecurity decision-makers cite disconnected or poorly integrated tools as creating exploitable gaps, compared with 63% globally.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Security ToolsExploitation GapsFragmentationUS

47% of U.S. cybersecurity decision-makers report concern about lack of visibility into employee AI tool usage, compared with 42% globally.

Keeper SecurityIdentity at Machine Speed·3mo ago
Shadow AIIdentity GovernanceAI ToolsHuman RiskUS