Agentic Identity IndexBest for agent credentials
Scoped, short-lived credentials and protection of downstream secrets.
Aembit, Keycard and Teleport 9.0 joint
Agent discovery 6.0 / Per-action policy 8.5 / Agent credentials 9.0
Watch out: A human approval step was not verified in the documentation reviewed.
All 11 platforms are ranked on this criterion alone. A capability lead does not imply a lead on every buyer situation.
| Rank | Platform | Type / best for | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Aembit | Agent and workload identity brokerPer-request exchange supplies scoped, short-lived credentials without exposing backend secrets to the agent. | 9.0 | Review Docs |
| 2= | Keycard | Agent access infrastructureJust-in-time, scoped credentials limit standing secret exposure. | 9.0 | Review Docs |
| 3= | Teleport | Infrastructure and MCP accessEnterprise tiers list short-lived agent credentials without standing privileges. | 9.0 | Review Docs |
| 4 | Descope | Agent authentication and access hubShort-lived, scope-limited credentials and downstream credential connections are documented. | 8.5 | Review Docs |
| 5= | Astrix | Agent discovery and provisioningShort-lived, scoped credentials and just-in-time access are described for agent provisioning. | 8.0 | Review Docs |
| 6= | NewCore | Agent governance layerScoped, short-lived credentials are described for controlled agent actions. Protocol-level key custody details are limited. | 8.0 | Review Docs |
| 7= | Idira | Agent identity brokerManaged OAuth handles upstream tokens. Customers configure OAuth clients; Idira does not issue MCP client credentials. | 8.0 | Review Docs |
| 8 | Clutch Security | Agent identity guardrailsMigration away from static credentials is described; agent-specific broker detail is limited. | 6.0 | Review Docs |
| 9= | SailPoint Entro | Agent discovery and credential governanceCredential monitoring and exposed-secret detection are documented. Ephemeral agent issuance is not verified. | 5.0 | Review Docs |
| 10= | Silverfort | Agent identity securityUnderlying machine credentials are mapped; ephemeral agent credential issuance is not verified. | 5.0 | Review Docs |
| 11= | Token Security | Agent discovery and postureCredentials and permissions are inventoried. Ephemeral credential issuance is not verified. | 5.0 | Review Docs |
What the score measures
Scoped, short-lived credentials and protection of downstream secrets. Scores reflect cited public documentation, not independent deployment tests.
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