The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
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Expert Columns
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
Sectigo launches partner platform & new brand identity
Customers can now manage the full certificate lifecycle in one place as Sectigo targets expiry risks and quantum-ready testing.
Workday launches AI agents for IT support & travel
Employees could see fewer helpdesk calls and expense reports as Workday rolls out agents that automate IT support and business travel tasks.
Sumo Logic adds Claude compliance monitoring integration
It will let security teams fold Claude audit trails into existing monitoring, easing compliance checks as AI use spreads across enterprises.
1Password expands OpenAI Codex deal for secure credentials
The new integration keeps passwords out of prompts and repos, reducing the risk of leaks as AI coding agents move into production workflows.
ReliaQuest warns of SonicWall MFA bypass after patching
Patching alone has left some older SonicWall devices exposed to VPN attacks, with reliaQuest finding the first known in-the-wild use of CVE-2024-12802.
Netskope links Claude to enterprise compliance tools
Security teams will gain continuous oversight of Claude use as Netskope brings the AI assistant under existing compliance and data-loss rules.
SailPoint links Claude Enterprise to identity governance
Security teams gain tighter oversight of staff using AI, as the new connector lets companies govern Claude Enterprise access and agents from one place.
1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot
The integration could help health systems curb account takeover and fraud as MyChart use grows for records, bookings and messages.
Orchid warns of hidden identity gap as AI risks rise
Most enterprise access still sits outside formal controls, leaving AI agents and unmanaged accounts to widen security and compliance risks.
Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises
Security teams gain real-time control over what AI assistants can retrieve from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, closing a policy gap.
Cloudflare launches Claude agent environments with Anthropic
Businesses can now run Claude-powered agents in isolated Cloudflare sandboxes, with tighter controls for private data, audit trails and scaling.
Zscaler to buy Symmetry Systems in AI security push
Businesses will gain tighter control over AI agents and data flows as Zscaler folds Symmetry Systems' identity-mapping tools into its platform.
Everpure adds 1touch data discovery to cyber recovery
The addition could help organisations prioritise critical systems after an attack, cutting recovery from days to minutes and limiting breach damage.
Atsign AI platform wins Gold for zero-attack surface
Independent testing suggests enterprise AI can be deployed without exposed inbound ports, easing security concerns for firms handling sensitive data.
Tenable launches Hexa AI with Anthropic partnership
Security teams face faster exploit windows as Tenable rolls out AI-driven remediation tools to customers using its Exposure Management Platform.
Experian & ServiceNow partner on agentic AI workflows
The tie-up could help regulated firms move AI agents from pilots to live workflows, using trusted data for checks, approvals and governance.
Agentic AI Foundation adds 43 members to reach 190
Standards work for autonomous software is drawing broader backing, with public bodies and major tech groups joining as deployment moves into production.
Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations
Security integrators could cut development time and costs as Brivo updates its platform for natural-language AI tools and wider software links.
Synack report says vulnerability testing gap widens
Enterprises are testing only about 32% of their attack surface, leaving many assets outside regular security checks as threats grow faster.
Keycard launches access platform for multi-agent apps
It aims to curb over-privileged AI systems by giving each agent its own identity and limiting access to specific tasks and sessions.