SailPoint introduces adaptive identity security with AI-driven governance and machine identity protection

SailPoint has unveiled a new set of AI-powered capabilities on its SailPoint Platform, marking the first major step toward its adaptive identity vision, aimed at securing modern enterprises where human, machine and AI identities are rapidly expanding.

Announced on March 10, 2026, the update focuses on real-time identity governance, privilege risk visibility, non-human identity security, and integrated threat intelligence, as organizations struggle to manage access across increasingly complex cloud, AI and hybrid environments.

According to SailPoint, traditional identity governance models based on periodic reviews are no longer sufficient in a landscape driven by automation, AI agents and machine workloads.

“The old way of identity governance is simply no longer effective. It’s not enough to rely on static, after-the-fact reviews in today’s dynamic threat landscape,” said Chandra Gnanasambandam, EVP of Product and CTO, SailPoint.
“We are moving toward an AI-powered adaptive approach to provide continuous visibility ...