Defense in Depth In the Age of Identity, is Network Security Dead?
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Nov 20, 2025 Davi Ottenheimer, VP of Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt and expert in decentralized identity, explores the evolving landscape of network security. He argues that network security isn't dying but rather transforming as identity takes center stage, especially in cloud environments. Davi also highlights the importance of observability, discussing why packet-level visibility remains critical. He emphasizes the need for scalable standards and accountability in a world where identity is pervasive, suggesting a renaissance in network security as identity practices evolve.
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Network Security Is Evolving Not Vanishing
- Network security is evolving, not dying, as identity becomes the new perimeter and changes how we connect.
- Foundational networking concepts still matter and will continue to adapt over the next 5–10 years.
Networking And Identity Roles Are Converging
- The merging of networking and identity roles broadens security awareness and brings diverse expertise into access decisions.
- Cross-disciplinary discussion improves design by aligning topology, access management, and layer-7 identity brokering.
Identity Underpins Modern Connectivity
- Identity now underpins connectivity and often replaces many network-layer controls in cloud platforms like AWS.
- You still need network controls because identity and data-in-transit remain tightly coupled.