Ping Identity recognised as dual leader in KuppingerCole reports

Ping Identity has been recognised as an overall leader in two significant 2024 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass reports. The reports spotlight Ping Identity's leadership in both Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) and Passwordless Authentication of Customers.

The KuppingerCole reports highlight the combined Ping Identity and ForgeRock product suites, which have positioned the company at the forefront of CIAM vendors. John Tolbert, Director of Cybersecurity Research and Lead Analyst at KuppingerCole, commended Ping Identity's portfolio, describing it as one of the strongest in the industry. He noted, “Ping’s combined portfolio is among the strongest in the industry and makes them a viable CIAM choice for any organisation anywhere.”

Ping Identity’s platform received recognition for several key features. These include internal fraud detection capabilities and numerous out-of-the-box connectors that can be seamlessly integrated into workflows using identity orchestration at scale. The platform also supports decentralised identity and provides exceptional support for both consumer and B2B CIAM across a variety of sectors, including connected vehicles, healthcare devices, telecom service providers, and manufacturing devices.

In addition to its accolades for CIAM, Ping Identity was also named a leader in Passwordless Authentication of Customers. Alejandro Leal, Research Analyst at KuppingerCole, praised Ping Identity’s scalable cloud-ready software and SaaS solutions. Leal stated, “Ping Identity's cloud-ready software and SaaS solutions are highly scalable and offer maximum flexibility to customers in terms of support for standards as well as innovation for cutting-edge use cases.”

Peter Barker, Chief Product Officer at Ping Identity, expressed pride in the company’s achievements. He emphasised the unique capabilities derived from the integration with ForgeRock, stating, “By offering customers the enhanced technological capabilities from both Ping and ForgeRock we have the unique ability to simplify the customer experience across various deployment scenarios.” Barker further noted that it was an honour for Ping Identity to be recognised as a leader by KuppingerCole for both Passwordless Authentication and CIAM.

The recognition from KuppingerCole underscores Ping Identity's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative digital identity solutions. The firm's focus on flexibility and scalability, combined with robust support for a wide range of use cases, has reinforced its position as a leader in the industry.

Ping Identity continues to drive innovation in the digital identity space, providing tools that simplify digital experiences for users including partners, customers, and employees. The company's anti-lock-in approach, which facilitates easy integration with existing ecosystems, cloud environments, and on-premises technologies, demonstrates its commitment to offering flexible and frictionless solutions.

Overall, Ping Identity's dual recognition in the 2024 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass reports for CIAM and Passwordless Authentication of Customers highlights the company's excellence and leadership in the field of digital identity management and secure user authentication. The accolades from such a respected industry analyst firm serve as a testament to Ping Identity’s enduring impact and influence in the cybersecurity and digital identity sectors.