ManageEngine Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Identity Security

In a landscape where identity has become the new perimeter, ManageEngine has earned recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Solutions for Identity Security 2025 Vendor Assessment. This independent acknowledgment validates what many IT and security teams are discovering firsthand: that integrated, comprehensive approaches to identity security are no longer optional - they're essential.

Why Identity Security Recognition Matters Now

Identity-based attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape. As organizations embrace hybrid work, multi-cloud environments, and increasingly complex IT ecosystems, the attack surface has expanded dramatically. Traditional perimeter defenses can't keep pace when credentials are compromised, privileged accounts are mismanaged, or identity governance policies create exploitable gaps.

For IT decision-makers evaluating identity security vendors, third-party validation like the IDC MarketScape assessment provides crucial assurance. It signals that a vendor not only delivers on technical capabilities but also demonstrates strategic alignment with the market's most pressing challenges - from zero trust architectures to compliance mandates.

This matters because choosing the wrong identity security solution can result in:

• Siloed tools that don't communicate effectively
• Administrative complexity that slows response times
• Security gaps that attackers eagerly exploit
• Compliance failures that carry financial and reputational costs

The Case for Integrated Identity and Access Management

ManageEngine's AD360 platform represents a holistic answer to the fragmentation problem plaguing many organizations' identity security strategies. Rather than cobbling together disparate point solutions for identity governance, privileged access, and authentication, AD360 unifies these critical functions into a single, cohesive platform.

Here's what that integration delivers:

• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) to manage user lifecycles, access rights, and compliance across the enterprise
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) to secure, monitor, and control access to critical systems and sensitive data
• Adaptive Authentication to apply context-aware security controls that balance user experience with risk mitigation

For organizations managing hybrid or multi-cloud infrastructures, this consolidation directly addresses operational pain points. Security teams gain unified visibility and control, while reducing the administrative overhead of managing multiple vendor relationships, license models, and integration points.

The bottom line: Fewer tools, stronger security posture, and lower total cost of ownership—exactly what stretched IT and security teams need.

Aligning with Zero Trust and the Future of Identity Security

ManageEngine's positioning in the IDC assessment reflects more than technical capabilities - it demonstrates strategic foresight. AD360's architecture supports zero trust frameworks, which assume breach and verify continuously rather than relying on implicit trust.

This alignment matters as organizations confront:

• Remote and distributed workforces that challenge traditional network-based security models
• Sophisticated attacks targeting identity infrastructure, including credential theft, privilege escalation, and ransomware
• Regulatory compliance requirements that demand granular access controls, audit trails, and demonstrable governance

By positioning identity security not as a point solution but as an enabler of long-term cyber resilience, ManageEngine addresses the concerns of CISOs and risk management leaders who must balance security effectiveness with business enablement.

Is your identity security strategy keeping pace with the evolving threat landscape? If you're managing multiple IAM tools, struggling with visibility gaps, or questioning whether your current approach supports zero trust principles, it may be time to explore integrated solutions like ManageEngine AD360.

Ready to strengthen your identity security posture? Let's talk about how AD360 can simplify your IAM strategy while enhancing protection against identity-based threats.