The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Identity and Access Management (IAM).
What to know about Identity and Access Management
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical area of cybersecurity focused on ensuring that the right individuals and entities have appropriate access to technology resources. With the surge in digital transformation and cloud adoption, IAM has evolved beyond traditional security, now also playing a pivotal role in enhancing customer engagement and business efficiency.
The extensive range of recent stories highlights various aspects of IAM, including advancements in multi-factor authentication, passwordless security solutions, and integrations with cloud and mobile platforms. Industry developments such as partnerships between seasoned cybersecurity vendors and the uptake of AI-driven identity protection tools reveal how organizations are intensifying efforts to protect against breaches, credential theft, and insider threats.
Readers interested in this tag will find insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping IAM today—ranging from hardware security keys and biometric innovations to the expanding role of IAM in IoT and machine identities. Understanding identity management enables organizations and individuals alike to navigate the complex cyber threat landscape with improved security and compliance.
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Featured News
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
When identity becomes the payment rail
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content
DigiCert adds cryptographic verification for AI agents, models and content to its platform, with content authenticity available now and two previews live.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.
Prismatic launches Claude Code plugin for integrations
Prismatic unveils open-source Claude Code plugin to help developers build, deploy and monitor product integrations inside the coding assistant.
Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
Barracuda spots Saiga 2FA phishing kit revival as attackers use dynamic pages and cookie theft to sidestep multifactor authentication.
OpenAI & AWS expand tie-up for enterprise AI tools
OpenAI and AWS widen enterprise AI pact, bringing GPT-5.5, Codex and Bedrock Managed Agents to AWS customers in limited preview.
Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Cyberhaven adds Agentic AI Security, an Analyst Plugin and browser extension as enterprises race to monitor shadow agents on endpoints.
Rippling adds Splashtop remote access for IT teams
Splashtop and Rippling bring remote desktop control into device management, giving IT teams one-click support for Mac and Windows devices.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
apexanalytix brings supplier risk checks to AI tools with Qubiton, opening access to 280 million company records via APIs, chatbots and MCP.
Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Identity remains the top attack surface as Expel records rising endpoint and cloud incidents, with Microsoft Teams phishing and AI lures gaining ground.
KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
KnowBe4 says AI-driven phishing is spreading into Microsoft Teams and calendar invites as attackers exploit trusted workplace channels.
Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Qilin-linked ransomware attacks jumped 43% in March, NCC Group says, as AI-fuelled deception and software flaws widen the threat picture.
Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms
Tech Mahindra buys Avant to expand payments and wealth technology, targeting North American banks modernising systems and tightening compliance.
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.
Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents
Keeper Security launches Agent Kit to let AI coding assistants handle secrets and admin tasks without exposing credentials in chat logs.
OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys
OpenAI and Yubico launch branded YubiKey two-pack for ChatGPT users, aiming to curb phishing and secure high-risk accounts.
Nintex adds on-premises AI to K2 for regulated firms
Nintex brings on-premises AI to K2 platform as version 5.9.1 adds local sentiment analysis and severity scoring for regulated sectors.
DigiCert launches AI Trust architecture for agents
DigiCert expands DigiCert ONE with AI Trust tools for agents, models and content, as businesses seek cryptographic verification for AI systems.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
Panzura launches Nexus to link CloudFS file estates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving enterprises faster, permission-aware access to unstructured data.
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Rippling rolls out automated SOC 2 compliance tool that uses existing HR and IT data to cut audit prep and ongoing evidence gathering.