Identity Solutions news stories

Fraud
Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Trusted Identities protects against account takeovers that exploit consumer credentials and prevents fraudsters from abusing systems and policies by creating multiple accounts, the company states.

LastPass
LastPass announces integration with Google Workspace
"Between this new integration with Google Workspace, and the combination of zero-knowledge infrastructure and multi-key approach, this security model is unique to LastPass."

Hybrid
ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud
ForgeRock is looking to help enterprises overcome the barriers caused by passwords when moving to the cloud with Pass-Through Authentication and Just-in-Time Migration.

Mobile Device Management / MDM
A holistic approach to MDM for security and productive gains
Quality device management, from the cloud, has become paramount for ensuring business productivity and continuity.

Azure
The Auth0 Identity Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure
The Auth0, a product unit within Okta, has announced the launch of the Auth0 Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure.

One Identity
One Identity extends identity security platform with OneLogin acquisition
“By adding OneLogin to our portfolio, and incorporating it into our cloud-first Unified Identity Security Platform, we can help customers holistically correlate all identities."

Ping Identity
Ping Identity acquires Singular Key, extends no-code functionality
"Singular Key’s no-code identity orchestration makes integrating identity and other enterprise apps simple, allowing customers to achieve better end user experiences in less time.”

SailPoint
SailPoint launches no-coding tool to automate identity security
During the company’s annual conference Navigate 2021: Confidence Redefined, SailPoint launched its new visual tool Workflows, to be generally available in Q4, 2021.

SaaS
CyberArk releases updates to deliver broader identity protection
CyberArk has advanced its identity security platform with new cloud solutions and shared services, in a bid to secure risky access and deliver broad identity protection.

Identity and Access Management
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Okta?
Okta is an identity and access management company, specialising in secure user authentication. It's an enterprise-grade identity management service, built for the cloud, but compatible with many on-premises applications.

Biometrics
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - GBG exec on digital identity verification tech
GBG regional general manager for A/NZ Carol Chris discusses why digital identity verification technology is becoming more essential and the evolution of biometric tech.

Identity and Access Management
Ping Identity announces appointment of new VP of R&D
In his new role as head of research and development, Burke will be expected to drive product strategy and development across Ping Identity’s entire suite of solutions.

Kubernetes
Jetstack's new flagship product brings security to cloud native platforms
“With Jetstack Secure our customers can see a detailed view of each cluster and an instant visual status of all workload certificates, including their association with Kubernetes resources."

Ping Identity
Ping Identity named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
The recognition comes after a busy year for Ping Identity, following an acquisition and new service offering amid the pandemic.

DevOps
How to spur business agility by linking DevOps with identity
It's vital to change everything from workflows and supply chains to service delivery and communication channels if a business is to survive and thrive in the coming months, writes

Identity and Access Management
Entrust launches cloud-based ID issuance solution
The Sigma instant ID solution uses encryption, trusted HSM technology and secure boot to issue highly secure physical and mobile identities.

Biometrics
Petone identity management firm JNCTN partners with NEC NZ
Petone-based credential management firm JNCTN has created a partnership with NEC New Zealand, which will enable the company to integrate biometric technology into its cloud-based services.

Social enterprise
Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.

Identity and Access Management
GCloud updates capabilities with Anthos enhancements
Google Cloud has announced improvements for hybrid compatibility, services, development, migration and identity security with updates to Anthos.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
Auth0 backs partners as company grows globally
“We are thrilled to align with market leading partners to bring Auth0’s unique solution to new users. We look forward to the continued expansion of the program with initiatives to engage and grow local partnerships in 2H this year."

Small Business / SMB
Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs
New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.

Arrow
Arrow to distribute SecureAuth identity security
The technology provides a solution for public and private sectors delivering secure access to systems, applications, and data.

Healthcare
ForgeRock: Identity security crucial for healthcare providers
“A comparison of Australian data breaches against other markets indicates that Australia's healthcare sector may not be aware of the full number of data breaches it is incurring."

IBM
IBM integrates Okta identity solutions to cloud offerings
“We’re excited to formalise the partnership to provide our joint customers with the technology to help secure their organisations.”