Identity Security stories - Page 16

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.

SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.

Saviynt and AWS collaborate to embed AI-driven identity security in Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise security and compliance in regulated sectors.

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

A design flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to persist undetected in Active Directory by exploiting managed service account vulnerabilities.

CyberArk has launched Secure Cloud Access MCP Server and Agent Guard on AWS Marketplace to enhance AI agent security across multi-cloud environments.

Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.

Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.

A major Australian financial institution lost A$23m from unauthorised transactions, prompting a nationwide push to prioritise trust and fraud prevention in 2024.

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.

BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.

Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.

BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.

CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.