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2026 SANS State of Identity Threats & Defenses Survey Insights

Identity Attacks Are Outpacing Defenses—What the Latest SANS Research Reveals

Identity defenses have improved, but attackers continue to succeed. The latest SANS research shows many organizations can detect identity attacks quickly, yet struggle to contain them before damage is done.

The 2026 SANS Identity Threats & Defenses Survey shows that 55% of organizations experienced an identity-related compromise last year, while 26% reported MFA fatigue as a factor in identity attacks. These results highlight a growing gap between detecting identity threats and stopping them.

In this report, you’ll learn:

Why identity compromises remain common
How attackers use valid credentials to bypass defenses
Where organizations struggle to detect and contain threats

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