Microsoft recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Workforce Identity Security Platforms

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Workforce Identity Security Platforms, Q2 2026, receiving the highest scores in both the current offering and strategy categories. The post Microsoft recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Workforce Identity Security Platforms appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog .

Identity is the backbone of modern cybersecurity. Every access decision carries risk, across employees, partners, devices, workloads, and an expanding set of AI-powered agents. But most organizations are still operating across disparate systems. Identity signals are captured in one place, access policies enforced in another, and response workflows managed separately. That fragmentation slows decision-making, increases operational complexity, and creates gaps cyberattackers can exploit. Customers are looking for an identity platform that meets their evolving needs.

We’re pleased to share that Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Workforce Identity Security Platforms, Q2 2026 , receiving the highest scores in both the current offering and strategy categories.