Idira review: agent identity scores
- Pos
- 7
- Total
- 6.50
- Best criterion
- Credential model 8
- Weakest criterion
- Buying clarity 5
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent identity and ownership | 20 | 5 | Agents are registered to receive an identity, but owner mapping was not found. | id-docs |
| Credential model | 20 | 8 | Zero standing privilege applies, and it obtains MCP access tokens on the agent's behalf and manages rotation. | id-launch, id-docs |
| Delegation and on-behalf-of | 15 | 7 | Agent and user identity are captured for every tool call in full mode. | id-docs |
| Runtime authorization and human approval | 20 | 7 | The Identity Broker proxy is the enforcement point between agent and tools, but human approval was not found. | id-docs |
| Discovery of unregistered agents | 10 | 5 | Agent-specific discovery sources were not found. | id-launch |
| Standards | 10 | 7 | Public material names MCP, OAuth 2.1 and DCR. | id-docs |
| Buying clarity | 5 | 5 | It is sold as add-on licences with no public price. | id-launch |
In short:Idira ranks seventh of ten with 6.50 out of 10. Idira is the Palo Alto Networks identity product built on CyberArk. Its strongest criterion is credentials and its weakest is buying clarity. Each score below has a reason and a public source read on 3 November 2026.
Status: Part of Palo Alto Networks. The CyberArk acquisition completed on 11 February 2026, and Idira launched on 12 May 2026. panw-close, id-launch
Idira is the Palo Alto Networks identity product built on CyberArk. Its Identity Broker proxy sits between agent and tools and obtains MCP access tokens on the agent's behalf.
Where does Idira lead?
- Idira does not top the field on any criterion.
Where does Idira trail?
- Agent identity and ownership 5: Agents are registered to receive an identity, but owner mapping was not found.
- Discovery of unregistered agents 5: Agent-specific discovery sources were not found.
How much does Idira cost?
Add-on licences with no public price. id-launch
Works alongside your identity provider?
Not stated in the public material read. The Identity Broker captures agent and user identity for each tool call in full mode. id-docs
Common questions
- What does Idira score in 2026?
- Idira scores 6.50 out of 10 and sits at position 7 in our standings. Its best criterion is credentials at 8.
- How is Idira priced?
- Add-on licences with no public price.
- Does Idira work alongside Okta or Entra?
- Not stated in the public material read. The Identity Broker captures agent and user identity for each tool call in full mode.
Related
Sources
- [id-docs] CyberArk Secure AI architecture docs. https://docs.cyberark.com/manage/latest/en/content/secureai/architecture.htm. Read .
- [id-launch] Palo Alto Networks introduces Idira. https://investors.paloaltonetworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/palo-alto-networks-introduces-idira-next-generation-identity. Read .
- [panw-close] Palo Alto Networks completes CyberArk acquisition. https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/company/press/2026/palo-alto-networks-completes-acquisition-of-cyberark-to-secure-the-ai-era. Read .