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The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

A curated UK 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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Recent Identity and Access Management News

Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts
Procurement

Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts

The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.

Today

Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools
Access Control

Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools

Most enterprises are deploying AI agents in production without dedicated security controls, leaving a 40-to-1 gap between adoption and readiness.

Yesterday

Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products
Enterprise security

Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products

The expansion gives security teams clearer oversight of staff and autonomous agents as businesses rush to embed generative AI in daily work.

2 days ago

Omada buys EmpowerID to govern AI agents in real time
Mergers and Acquisitions

Omada buys EmpowerID to govern AI agents in real time

The deal gives enterprises live controls to block or limit AI agents as they act inside business systems, reducing security and compliance risk.

2 days ago

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
IT service management

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises

The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.

3 days ago

Rocket expands mainframe EVA AI platform with PlanGuard
Government

Rocket expands mainframe EVA AI platform with PlanGuard

A security layer is now meant to stop AI agents on mainframes from straying beyond approved tasks, as firms face a shortage of specialist staff.

3 days ago

Nvidia outlines AI agent security framework with OpenShell
Data Protection

Nvidia outlines AI agent security framework with OpenShell

Businesses face rising risk as Nvidia says AI agents need enforceable boundaries, accountable owners and proof that safeguards actually work.

3 days ago

Google Cloud adds tighter code ownership & private CI/CD
Enterprise security

Google Cloud adds tighter code ownership & private CI/CD

Software supply chain controls tighten as Google Cloud lets teams limit approvers by file and keep CI/CD traffic inside private networks.

3 days ago

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab
Privileged Access Management

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab

The research aims to expose gaps in Microsoft 365 controls, after CoreView found many IT leaders overstate their security posture.

3 days ago

HID upgrades FARGO ID card printers with stronger security
Government

HID upgrades FARGO ID card printers with stronger security

New encryption and watermarking aim to help schools, hospitals and government bodies secure ID cards without replacing existing printing setups.

3 days ago

Goldman Sachs backs Cyera with USD $400 million AI bet
IT Department

Goldman Sachs backs Cyera with USD $400 million AI bet

The fresh capital lifts Cyera's Series G to USD $1 billion, as enterprises seek tools to govern AI agents accessing sensitive data.

4 days ago

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Malware

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links

Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.

Last week

OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents for work
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents for work

The new service lets users delegate ongoing work to persistent agents that can act across apps, raising fresh privacy and control questions.

Last week

Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Data breach

Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR

Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.

Last week

Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Robotics

Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport

Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.

Last week

MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production
Software-as-a-Service

MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production

Enterprises struggling to move AI pilots into live systems now have a single layer for memory, governance and execution across models and clouds.

Last week

Cybersecurity gap widens in access control controllers
Data Protection

Cybersecurity gap widens in access control controllers

More organisations are treating access control controllers as strategic infrastructure, even as missing cybersecurity features rise to 32% of systems.

Last week

Keeper & SailPoint link up to automate access control
Public Sector

Keeper & SailPoint link up to automate access control

The link should cut manual offboarding and audit work for security teams by tying SailPoint approvals directly to Keeper-managed privileges.

Last week

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools

ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.

Last week

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users

The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.

Last week

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