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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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Recent Identity and Access Management News

ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy
Biometrics

ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy

Its latest NIST ranking may bolster bids for government identity contracts, after ROC topped Class B slap fingerprint accuracy and cut error rates.

Last week

Zapier security chain exposed package publishing risk
Supply Chain

Zapier security chain exposed package publishing risk

A free account could have let attackers alter Zapier-maintained packages and hijack logged-in users' browser sessions, researchers said.

Last month

Virtana names Daniel Raskin as Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Virtana names Daniel Raskin as Chief Marketing Officer

Rising AI failure rates are pushing enterprises to demand better visibility across hybrid cloud systems as Virtana expands its observability push.

Last month

CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief
Security Operations Centres

CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief

The hire signals CodeHunter's push to scale pre-execution software security as threats mount across supply chains and development environments.

Last month

Equifax & GBG expand fraud partnership to US market
US expansion

Equifax & GBG expand fraud partnership to US market

Businesses in the US will gain broader identity checks as Equifax data is added to GBG Go, while reciprocal tools will aid Equifax's fraud screening.

Last month

Permiso launches AI agent security tools with Autodesk
Digital Transformation

Permiso launches AI agent security tools with Autodesk

Autodesk is among early users as the new controls aim to give security teams runtime visibility into unapproved AI agents and their actions.

Last month

Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer

Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire signals a sharper focus on resilience and customer trust as buyers demand stronger governance from identity security suppliers.

Last month

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service
Managed Security Services Provider

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service

Identity breaches now take months to spot, prompting ThreatDown to add post-authentication monitoring for smaller IT teams and MSPs.

Last month

Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Surveillance

Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers

Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.

Last month

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks
Cyber attacks

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks

Seven critical weaknesses were found in live production systems over a weekend, showing AI-driven pentests can now uncover basic flaws cheaply.

Fri, 1st May 2026

Identity attack path management gains ground, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Identity attack path management gains ground, survey finds

More firms are turning identity security budgets to attack path tools as hybrid and AI-heavy environments expose gaps in remediation.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Video conferencing

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Flashpass raises USD $4.1 million seed round for growth
Oil and Gas

Flashpass raises USD $4.1 million seed round for growth

Fresh capital will help the workforce platform expand nationwide and add job matching as AI reshapes employer demand.

Mon, 13th Apr 2026

S-Docs adds CAC & PIV signatures for federal agencies
Productivity

S-Docs adds CAC & PIV signatures for federal agencies

Federal agencies could cut printing and mailing delays as S-Docs brings card-based identity checks into Salesforce signing workflows.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth
Software engineering

BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth

Adoption among big enterprises has helped the cybersecurity start-up secure USD $28 million, as it expands tools for AI-driven software development.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

QuSecure banking trial cited in US post-quantum plan
Data Protection

QuSecure banking trial cited in US post-quantum plan

A US post-quantum security blueprint highlights QuSecure's Banco Sabadell project as the sole live banking precedent for crypto migration.

Sat, 21st Mar 2026

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

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