Context-Aware Access: The Next Level of Adaptive Security

Introduction: Why Context Is the New Secret Weapon In the world of digital security, the “who” is no longer enough. Identity and Access Management (IAM) has evolved beyond verifying a username and password. Today, the most resilient defenses are those that understand context—blending real-time signals about the user, their device, location, and behavior to make smarter access decisions. Welcome to the world of Context-Aware Access. If you’ve ever been prompted for a second factor when logging in from a new device, or denied access while traveling, you’ve seen context in action....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · Jay Klinkowsky