Identity Fabric is an architectural approach that interconnects all identity tools, technologies, and processes into a unified, coherent system — providing consistent identity services (authentication, authorization, governance) across all environments regardless of where workloads or users reside.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
Identity Fabric integrates on-premises AD, cloud IdPs, CIAM, IGA, PAM, and NHI management into a unified policy and data plane. Identity decisions are made consistently using shared context across all components.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Enterprises with complex hybrid environments — multiple IdPs, on-premises + cloud, diverse user populations (employees, customers, machines).
💡 Real-World Example
A global bank's Identity Fabric connects: Entra ID (workforce SSO), SailPoint (IGA), CyberArk (PAM), Okta Customer Identity (CIAM), and Saviynt (cloud governance) — all sharing identity context. A risk signal in one system (suspicious login in Entra ID) triggers PAM to elevate monitoring and IGA to flag the user for review.
🔗 Related Terms
IAM
Zero Trust
IGA
PAM
CIAM
SSO
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