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The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

A curated American 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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F5 and Skyfire team up on verified AI agent traffic
Online fraud

F5 and Skyfire team up on verified AI agent traffic

F5 and Skyfire partner to let online merchants admit verified AI agents while keeping malicious bots out of shopping and content flows.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Morphisec adds AI defence to anti-ransomware suite
Disaster Recovery

Morphisec adds AI defence to anti-ransomware suite

Morphisec unveils Adaptive AI Defence to spot shadow AI, block compromised agents and thwart AI-driven ransomware in real time.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions
Productivity

Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions

Opal Security unveils AI agents and tools to root out unused access rights as research shows permissions sprawl swamping security teams.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents
Data Protection

Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents

Menlo launches a browser-based platform to govern human users and AI agents with unified security controls as machine traffic surges.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Recruitment

Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push

Gallagher Security appoints Mariah Rimbert to spearhead US federal growth, targeting western and midwestern agencies for expansion.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords
Security Operations Centres

Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords

Enzoic's Partner Network passes 100 channel members as firms race to block stolen passwords fuelling the vast majority of web app attacks.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair
Fintech

Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair

Agentic AI Foundation taps AWS executive David Nalley as board chair while expanding to 146 members to push standards for agent-based AI.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

CISOs warn AI adoption outpaces ability to secure it
Security Operations Centres

CISOs warn AI adoption outpaces ability to secure it

CISOs say AI is spreading faster than they can secure it, with poor visibility and skills gaps leaving critical systems increasingly exposed.

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping
Online shopping

Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping

Google maps out an AI-first overhaul of ads, Search and shopping, betting on creator-led influence and emerging agentic commerce tools.

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Omnissa honours global innovators in digital workspaces
Workplace

Omnissa honours global innovators in digital workspaces

Omnissa launches annual awards spotlighting customer-led innovation in digital workspaces across healthcare, government, travel and finance.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

1Kosmos, Fischer boost campus ID to tackle enrolment fraud
Data Protection

1Kosmos, Fischer boost campus ID to tackle enrolment fraud

1Kosmos and Fischer link biometric ID checks with campus IAM to block enrolment and aid fraud while enabling passwordless access.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

CyberFOX lands nine-figure funding to boost MSP security
Breach Prevention

CyberFOX lands nine-figure funding to boost MSP security

CyberFOX secures nine-figure backing from Level Equity and Radian to scale MSP-focused security tools, AI projects and global expansion.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul
Business Continuity

Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul

Atlanta Hawks tap ManageEngine to unify IT across State Farm Arena, boosting live event reliability and real-time visibility for fans.

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests
Data Protection

Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests

Alcatraz's Rock X facial authentication system has completed live trials at Honolulu airport, boosting its pitch for staff and secure-area access.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
Government

1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform

1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt's cloud security platform.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard
Hybrid Cloud

SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard

SandboxAQ's AQtive Guard wins FedRAMP Ready status, opening a clearer path into US federal AI and quantum cybersecurity projects.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

AppViewX unveils AI tools for 47-day SSL certificate era
Hybrid Cloud

AppViewX unveils AI tools for 47-day SSL certificate era

AppViewX adds AI-driven automation to AVX ONE to tackle looming 47-day SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes and post-quantum cryptographic risk.

Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Teleport enhances EKS identity security with deeper audit insight
Virtualisation

Teleport enhances EKS identity security with deeper audit insight

Teleport has upgraded its Identity Security product to offer deeper audit insights for Amazon EKS, enhancing visibility of access risks in Kubernetes environments.

Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber
Chief Financial Officer

Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber

Ram Paudel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber, leading financial strategy as the firm expands in North America's cybersecurity market.

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds
Security Operations Centres

Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds

Fortune 500 companies deepen security leadership layers and boost pay, with SecOps heads earning an average annual USD $307,000, says new report.

Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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