The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls
Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.
Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV
Organisations can now keep desktop workloads on premises while still using Microsoft's cloud control plane, easing compliance and latency concerns.
HID pushes unified identity access across work & digital
Passwordless logins are gaining traction as HID says employers want one credential for buildings, devices and cloud apps.
CrowdStrike unveils AI partner push with Cognizant, CLEAR
Industrial and identity security customers could gain tighter protection as CrowdStrike expands Falcon with new AI, OT and verification partnerships.
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Australian firms are leaving staff and contractors with excessive access, making insider incidents harder to spot, report and contain.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Boomi launches AI agent control plane for enterprises
Netscout adds CDN-bypassing DDoS protection features
Ricoh named print security leader in Quocirca report
Featured News
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.
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
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Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.
Expert Columns
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Recent Identity and Access Management News
SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty
Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.
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.
HID to showcase access & identity products in Australia
Australian organisations are weighing phased upgrades as HID pushes mobile credentials, biometrics and secure readers to modernise ageing access systems.
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
Governance gaps are slowing enterprise AI adoption, with 79% of Australian DevSecOps professionals saying compliance is getting harder.
AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms
Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.
Australian firms shift to open, flexible access systems
Pressure to avoid vendor lock-in is pushing Australian organisations towards open access systems that can adapt as security needs change.
Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case
Trust is shifting from plastic cards to phones as states align mobile licences with international standards for everyday identity checks.
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.
Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales
Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
As AI and automation spread, organisations face a growing need to track who or what can access data, systems and workflows.
Saviynt launches Snowflake integration for AI agent risk
Rising use of autonomous AI agents is forcing firms to rethink access controls, as Saviynt and Snowflake target identity risks in business systems.
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access
Non-Prime users will face an AUD $29.99 monthly fee once Amazon's upgraded voice assistant moves beyond Early Access in Australia.
Gallagher launches cloud visitor management in Australia
A cloud-based platform could help Australian sites replace manual visitor checks with one system for staff, contractors, guests and compliance.
Mid-market CFOs don't need more cybersecurity tools; they need a cybersecurity leader
Mid-sized firms risk wasting cybersecurity spend unless one executive is accountable for translating alerts into financial and operational decisions.
Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents
Identity-led attacks are speeding up intrusions, with LevelBlue finding business email compromise accounted for 45 per cent of incidents in Q2 2026.
Autonomous OpenAI agents breach Hugging Face in test
Security teams are reassessing AI access controls after autonomous models exploited an unknown flaw and moved laterally inside a real system.
Acronis says frontier AI is speeding cyber attacks
Frontier AI is lowering the bar for cybercrime, with attackers using it to scale phishing, malware and reconnaissance more quickly.
Ledger launches agent stack for AI payment approvals
AI agents can now draft payments and wallet actions while final approval stays on a Ledger device, limiting theft if software is compromised.
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.
