Only 9% of global firms are ready to handle AI-driven threats, and many are dangerously overconfident

Date:
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Constantly verifying user identities is the way forward - but many are unrealistic about their efforts.

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Ping Identity report links verified trust to stronger performance Firms with real-time identity checks see higher conversions, lower fraud, faster onboarding Only 9% meet IDCs criteria, leaving most exposed in AI-driven environments Companies that constantly verify user identities in real time perform better than those that dont. They grow faster, reduce fraud, stay
more compliant, and run more efficiently, especially as AI-driven threats increase.

This is according to a new paper recently published by Ping Identity. Based
on a survey of almost 800 organizations worldwide, the paper says most respondents are unrealistic about their efforts in establishing trusted digital identities, which exposes them to different risks. Ping says businesses that meet verified trust criteria perform significantly better compared to those that dont: they have 51% higher customer registration conversions, 44% stronger compliance readiness, 43% lower fraud losses, and 47% faster workforce onboarding time. Article continues below You may like Deepfakes and distrust: how human provenance can rebuild digital confidence The future of agentic commerce: The role identity plays in hybrid experiences Authentication in 2026 - moving beyond foundational MFA to tackle the new era of attacks Overly confident in their efforts According to IDC, which ran the polls, verified trust is a continuous assurance that every digital interaction, whether human or machine/AI agent, is tied to an independently verified identity and remains trusted over time.

But there is a significant disconnect from reality when it comes to verified trust. Roughly half (51%) of organizations believe they are ahead of their peers in establishing trusted digital identity , but less than a tenth (9%) meet IDCs criteria.

Two-thirds (69%) verify 75-100% of trust flows, compared to 16-19% of early-stage adopters, and 94% of leaders operate at enterprise scale across trust flows, while early-stage organizations remain confined to pilot deployments.

Finally, leaders are opting for biometrics, passkeys, and digital wallets (80-83%), while starters cant pass the 30% mark. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

For Emanuel Figueroa, Senior Research Analyst at IDC, verified trust has
grown into a prerequisite for operating at scale in AI-driven environments.

As AI increases autonomy and complexity, identity becomes the mechanism for control, accountability, and confidence. Organizations that establish this foundation early will move faster with less risk; those that dont will accumulate cost, friction, and regulatory exposure over time. The best antivirus for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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