The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Australian Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
OpenAI Breaches Australian Government Database
Weak controls left Australia's Medicare database exposed after an AI agent was able to press past access restrictions, experts say.
The Key AI Test Is Ensuring Regulation Keeps Pace With Ambition
Australia's AI rules may decide whether businesses gain protection without extra red tape that slows deployment and pushes investment offshore.
Experts urge tighter AI controls after Medicare breach
The reported incident has heightened fears that autonomous AI agents could probe critical systems faster than governments can contain them.
Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool
Mixed identity estates and older encryption dependencies are turning Active Directory migrations into outage risks for large organisations.
Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Staff could soon lose access to Wi-Fi, VPNs and APIs as public certificate authorities stop issuing login certificates and the free ones expire in October.
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs
MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive adds Elastic & Cato to NextGen security platform
Featured News
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.
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Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
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AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Expert Columns
OpenAI Breaches Australian Government Database
The Key AI Test Is Ensuring Regulation Keeps Pace With Ambition
Cybersecurity finds problems. AI can accelerate remediation
Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Beyond the campus perimeter: Why university cyber defence hinges on identity security
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
Building trusted access into Australia's next generation of data centres
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
The autonomous SOC takeover
Why agentic AI is the key to systems integrity
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Recent Identity and Access Management News
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record
Strong demand for QNX helped lift BlackBerry's second-quarter profit and cash flow, prompting the company to increase full-year guidance.
Demain warns of AI persistence after Medicare breach
The breach highlights how AI agents can keep probing blocked systems, prompting calls for stronger defences around identities, networks and data.
BeyondTrust links privilege data to CrowdStrike Falcon
Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
UiPath launches Cartographer to map enterprise work
The software aims to cut the manual effort of documenting workflows before automation projects, while keeping process records aligned with day-to-day practice.
Rocket expands AI controls for mainframes in banks
Skills shortages and stricter oversight are pushing banks to seek safer AI tools for mainframes, with new controls aimed at keeping actions auditable.
Delinea appoints Timothy Regan as Chief Financial Officer
Passing USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue, the identity security group is adding public-company finance expertise as AI demand reshapes the market.
Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne
The update gives Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Cisco Duo users faster containment and clearer evidence as identity attacks rise.
Cloudbrink launches OnGuard to unify enterprise security
Enterprises could cut security sprawl as the platform extends one policy framework to users, devices and machines before login.
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.
Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk
As AI tools gain access to sensitive systems, Proofpoint says separate data and oversight products no longer catch the full risk.
WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks
Attackers are increasingly using tailored malware and credential abuse as network alerts drop, WatchGuard says, raising hidden-risk concerns.
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.
AI agents top insider risk concern for security chiefs
Surveyed firms are struggling to spot when autonomous tools stray from approved tasks, as 48% of security leaders now rank them as their biggest insider threat.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.
Google Cloud expands session controls with 16-hour default
Administrators can now target shorter reauthentication windows to privileged users and specific apps as Google Cloud rolls out its new 16-hour default.
