Identity Fabric Explained: From Legacy IAM to Zero Trust with Cross Identity
Analyst Chat
KuppingerCole Analysts · Matthew Gardiner
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Show Notes
Identity is no longer just about provisioning and single sign-on. Today’s organizations face fragmented IAM architectures, API sprawl, non-human identity growth, AI agents, and increasing Zero Trust demands. In this episode, Matthew Gardiner speaks with Binod Singh, Founder and Chairman of Cross Identity, about what the Identity Fabric really means and why it has become essential for modern enterprises. They discuss how legacy IAM environments evolved into siloed systems, why integration “tax” is becoming unsustainable, and how a federated, API-driven identity fabric architecture enables scalability, orchestration, and Zero Trust.
You’ll learn:
✅ What the Identity Fabric architecture actually is (and what it is not)
✅ Why IAM silos and legacy systems create integration and security risks
✅ How federated, API-based architectures improve interoperability
✅ The rise of non-human identities and AI agents — and how to manage them
✅ Why convergence and orchestration are critical for Zero Trust
✅ How organizations can transition from fragmented IAM to a fabric model
Whether you are a CISO, IAM architect, or security leader, understanding how to evolve toward an Identity Fabric approach is critical to reducing complexity, enabling Zero Trust, and future-proofing your identity strategy.