Cyber attacks often extend beyond a single compromised login, with attackers seeking to escalate privileges within an organization, making it crucial for companies to enhance their identity security and access management. Many organizations struggle with a lack of visibility into the interplay of identity, device, and behavioral data, creating vulnerabilities. This article discusses the importance of integrating real-time device intelligence signals into authentication processes to close these security gaps. Traditional identity management systems often focus solely on credential verification, missing critical context provided by device and behavioral intelligence. By adopting a unified security approach that incorporates device intelligence, organizations can better assess risk and respond more effectively to threats. This involves using real-time signals during authentication to determine the risk associated with a device or behavior, thereby improving decision-making around access control. Platforms like Fingerprint can provide ongoing monitoring and generate unique visitor IDs to track user behavior over time, enhancing the ability to recognize both trusted and suspicious users. By embedding device intelligence into identity security frameworks, companies can create more secure and user-friendly authentication experiences, reducing blind spots and staying ahead of cyber threats.