Access Control stories
University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.
Datadog launches an MCP Server to give AI agents governed, real-time access to observability data across live development and operations.
Svitla and Cloudera team up to strengthen governed AI and hybrid data infrastructure for healthcare providers across Australia and New Zealand.
CData upgrades Connect AI with managed MCP tools, tightening data access, identity controls and live connectivity for enterprise agents.
Teradata boosts Enterprise Vector Store with agentic, multimodal tools to unify unstructured data for governed, large-scale AI workloads.
Netskope and Imprivata link zero trust policies to healthcare shared workstations, promising tighter PHI protection without slowing clinicians.
Hexnode launches device-aware IdP, fusing identity, UEM and real-time compliance checks to tighten access control and endpoint security.
Tufin rolls out four AI assistants and a customisable executive hub to speed network security rule searches, access changes and risk insight.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with “Thinking” mode and native computer control, targeting advanced coding, office workflows and safer automation.
Misconfigured Microsoft 365 is leaving big organisations exposed, with 45% hit by incidents and many turning warily to AI for relief.
Nasuni snaps up Resilio to fuse edge caching with cloud file services, promising faster access and fewer VPN headaches for remote staff.
In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
RecordPoint launches an MCP Server to give AI tools secure, auditable access to governed enterprise data via a standardised interface.
ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.
Delinea acquires StrongDM to fuse privileged access management with JIT runtime controls, targeting AI-era human and machine identities.
RecordPoint launches an MCP Server to give AI agents standard, auditable access to governed enterprise data without bespoke connectors.
AI agents are transforming Australia's public service, but weak identity security leaves sensitive citizen data exposed to unseen risks.
AI-built prototypes are flooding firms with quick wins, but many stumble as fragile, non-compliant code fails when moved into production.
Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences are failing against state-backed attackers, urging multi-layered, 'never trust' security.
Security operations centres urgently need more women, whose empathy, calm and insight are crucial as tech-driven threats rapidly evolve.