Identity Security stories - Page 13

Identity-related security, including credential compromises and third-party risks, remains a top challenge for Australia's finance sector after six years under APRA's CPS 234.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

SonicWall Credential Auditor offers automated discovery and continuous monitoring to help firms control credential sprawl and boost identity security proactively.

Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.

Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani used his SHIFT keynote in New York to argue that enterprises must prepare for a new era of AI-driven resilience.

CyberArk launches tools to help firms manage rising TLS certificate renewals as validity shrinks from 398 to 47 days by 2029, easing operational strain.

Quest has launched AI-driven tools to boost identity security and simplify Microsoft 365 migrations in hybrid environments for enterprises and public sector.

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.

Modern 42 is the first Australian firm to gain BeyondTrust's Advanced Implementation Partner status for excellence in identity and privileged access management solutions.

Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.

CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.

IBM broadens its partnership with Delinea to offer global customers enhanced access to advanced identity security and privileged access management tools.

CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.

Identity, not networks, is now cyber security's front line, with AI agents and privilege misuse posing rising risks in cloud-first businesses.

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling firms to access certified identity security solutions via Microsoft's procurement platform.

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.