Ciesco Market Intelligence 29 July 2025

Ciesco Sector Insights: Cybersecurity – Identity & Access Management

 

Identity & Access Management (IAM) is one of the fastest-growing segments in cybersecurity, playing a critical role in enabling secure digital transformation across enterprises. As organisations adopt zero-trust architectures, embrace passwordless authentication, and integrate AI into their security stacks, IAM has become a foundational pillar of modern cybersecurity strategy.

 

In this latest Sector Insights report, the Ciesco Cybersecurity team has gathered insights on::

  • Market Growth & Forecasts – IAM is projected to grow at a 12.2% CAGR, with North America leading in adoption and Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region.
  • Strategic Landscape – A detailed sector map covering end-to-end platforms, identity verification, governance, cloud infrastructure security, and orchestration tools.
  • Key Players & Innovators – Profiles of leading public and private companies shaping the space, including Ping Identity, CyberArk, SailPoint, and BeyondTrust.
  • Valuation Benchmarks – Public market valuation multiples and financial metrics for IAM-focused companies.
  • M&A Activity – A snapshot of recent transactions and investor interest, highlighting the sector’s strategic importance and consolidation trends.
  • Emerging Themes – From AI-driven identity orchestration to reusable digital identities and low-code integration tools, the report explores the innovations redefining identity security.

This report is designed for investors, operators, and technology leaders looking to understand the dynamics of the IAM market and identify opportunities in this rapidly evolving space.

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