Device Authority has been named as a representative vendor for IoT Authentication in two Gartner Hype Cycle reports for 2026, covering Digital Identity and Zero-Trust Technology.
The recognition supports the company’s positioning in machine identity security, certificate lifecycle automation and cryptographic trust. These areas are becoming more important as organisations manage growing numbers of connected devices, operational systems and software workloads.
Device Authority’s KeyScaler platform is designed to automate machine identity provisioning, certificate lifecycle management, cryptographic key management and security policy enforcement. The technology is used to establish and maintain trust between devices and systems without relying on manual processes.
This is particularly relevant in environments where large numbers of connected assets need to be authenticated and managed securely. These include industrial systems, operational technology, medical devices, connected products and automotive platforms.
As organisations adopt Zero Trust security models, machine identity becomes a more important part of access control. Zero Trust requires every user, device and system to be verified before access is granted. That increases the need for reliable digital identities and automated management of the certificates and keys that support them.
Device Authority’s technology addresses this requirement by helping organisations control machine identities at scale. Automation can reduce the risk associated with expired certificates, unmanaged credentials and inconsistent security policies across large device estates.
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