# 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Identity and Access Management

Is your identity solution securing your customer interactions, even the non-human ones? Ping Identity has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM). We believe this recognition reflects our commitment to helping enterprises deliver secure digital experiences today, and preparing them for AI agents acting on behalf of their customers.

Here's what we believe sets our approach apart:

We Go Beyond Login.

Unify verification, authentication, and fraud protection across the entire customer journey.

We're Ready for AI.

Secure customer-facing AI agents with real-time authorization and runtime controls.

We Work with Your Stack.

Modernize your way with flexible SaaS, hybrid, and self-managed options.

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Choosing a CIAM partner is a big decision. Independent research can help make it easier.

Explore the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant to evaluate providers, understand their strengths and cautions, and see why we believe Ping Identity is recognized.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM), Brian Guthrie, Nathan Harris, Steve Wessels, Yemi Davies, 28 October 2026

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