Agentic Identity IndexBest for per-action policy
An inline decision before an agent uses a resource or calls a tool.
Keycard and NewCore 9.0 joint
Agent discovery 3.0 / Per-action policy 9.0 / Agent credentials 9.0
Watch out: Broad agent discovery is not verified.
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= | Keycard | Agent access infrastructurePer-request policy evaluates access in runtime context. | 9.0 | Review Docs |
| 2= | NewCore | Agent governance layerAgent Guardian describes policy checks at each action, before tool execution, rather than only after an event. | 9.0 | Review Docs |
| 3= | Aembit | Agent and workload identity brokerIdentity Gateway checks access policies for MCP interactions and tool use. | 8.5 | Review Docs |
| 4= | Idira | Agent identity brokerThe Identity Broker proxy enforces access to MCP tools. | 8.5 | Review Docs |
| 5= | Descope | Agent authentication and access hubRuntime context can inform access policy; confirm feature availability in the selected plan. | 8.0 | Review Docs |
| 6= | Teleport | Infrastructure and MCP accessIdentity-based RBAC gates access to enrolled MCP servers and infrastructure. | 8.0 | Review Docs |
| 7 | Silverfort | Agent identity securityReal-time controls are described before agent execution; integration detail is limited. | 7.5 | Review Docs |
| 8 | Clutch Security | Agent identity guardrailsAgent Guardrails describes context-aware enforcement across tools, identities and resources. | 7.0 | Review Docs |
| 9 | Token Security | Agent discovery and postureIntent-based intervention is described; per-action enforcement mechanics are not fully documented. | 6.5 | Review Docs |
| 10 | Astrix | Agent discovery and provisioningPolicy-based deployment and approved access profiles are described. Per-action runtime interception is not verified. | 6.0 | Review Docs |
| 11 | SailPoint Entro | Agent discovery and credential governanceThe Claude Code Secret Scanner can block secret exposure. This is not a general runtime policy gateway. | 4.0 | Review Docs |
What the score measures
An inline decision before an agent uses a resource or calls a tool. Scores reflect cited public documentation, not independent deployment tests.
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