The Ultimate Guide to Privileged Access Management
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Privileged Access Management (PAM).
What to know about Privileged Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a critical component of cybersecurity focused on securing, controlling, and monitoring privileged accounts and access within an organisation. Privileged access refers to elevated permissions that allow users to perform sensitive operations in IT systems, networks, cloud environments, and applications. Managing these privileges effectively helps prevent insider threats, credential theft, and external cyberattacks that can lead to severe data breaches or operational disruptions.
The stories tagged with Privileged Access Management highlight industry developments such as new product features, security enhancements, integrations with cloud services, AI-powered automation, and partnerships aiming to strengthen PAM strategies. They emphasize challenges organisations face in maintaining visibility and control over privileged accounts, especially as hybrid cloud architectures, DevOps workflows, and remote work increase the complexity of access management.
Reading about Privileged Access Management on our blog provides insights into best practices for implementing least privilege principles, just-in-time access, multi-factor authentication, and zero trust security models. The content also underscores regulatory compliance considerations and the evolving threat landscape, including ransomware and insider misuse. By exploring these stories, readers can learn how PAM solutions adapt to emerging technologies and cyber risks to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive information effectively.
Australian Privileged Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Australian cyber security experts say passwords are no longer enough as AI use grows, with identity the new perimeter and passkeys urged.
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
BeyondTrust brings identity security insights to Australia with local hosting as regulators intensify scrutiny of machine identities and AI access.
Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds
Semperis broadens Purple Knight scanning to help public sector and defence teams assess hybrid identity risks in high-assurance US government clouds.
AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks
Australian firms are easing digital identity checks to speed AI rollouts, even as doubts grow over governing non-human access and risk.
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.
Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care
Australia's GBP £270 billion health system eyes 2026 as the year disciplined, trusted digital engineering turns AI and data into safer care.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Privileged Access Management
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Featured News
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care
2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world
Meet credential auditor: Take control of credential sprawl with automated discovery and dontrol
When trusted tools go rogue: The return of the 'Confused Deputy Problem'
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Privileged Access Management News
AI, identity & physical security raise data stakes
AI adoption, machine identities and physical security systems are driving board-level privacy scrutiny for Australian organisations.
Delinea and StrongDM to improve identity security for Agentic AI era
Delinea is set to acquire StrongDM, uniting privileged access and runtime authorisation to secure AI agents and non-human identities at scale.
CyberArk unveils tools to ease burden of frequent TLS renewals
CyberArk launches tools to help firms manage rising TLS certificate renewals as validity shrinks from 398 to 47 days by 2029, easing operational strain.
Modern 42 wins top BeyondTrust partner status for security work
Modern 42 is the first Australian firm to gain BeyondTrust's Advanced Implementation Partner status for excellence in identity and privileged access management solutions.
IBM expands Delinea partnership to strengthen identity security
IBM broadens its partnership with Delinea to offer global customers enhanced access to advanced identity security and privileged access management tools.
Autoleague boosts security with BeyondTrust access management
Autoleague has enhanced security by adopting BeyondTrust's privileged access management to safeguard passwords and remote system access across Australia.
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling easier deployment of identity security solutions integrated with Microsoft Security products.
Exclusive: CyberArk's Feldman outlines the four forces shaping identity security
Rising digital complexity forces firms to rethink identity security, balancing human and machine access with agility and clear business outcomes.
Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days
Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.
Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations
Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.
CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security
CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.
Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 Fast Movers
Adelaide-based Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 fastest growing firms in the 2025 Fast Movers program, highlighting cybersecurity prowess.
CyberArk integrates with Microsoft to bolster cyber defence
CyberArk has unveiled a new integration between its Privileged Access Manager and Microsoft Defender for Identity, enhancing cyber threat responses for organisations.
BeyondTrust named leader in 2024 KuppingerCole PAM report
BeyondTrust has been named a leader in the 2024 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Privileged Access Management for the fifth year in a row.
Claroty reveals remote access risks in OT environments report
Claroty's latest research unveils widespread use of unsecured remote access tools in OT networks, warning of increased cybersecurity risks and operational challenges.
Aussie firms must contextualize rising cyber incident data
Compromised credentials are at the root of most cyber incidents in Australia, yet you could be forgiven for thinking ransomware is still the greatest single threat.
Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities
Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.
Exclusive: Why blueAPACHE chose to partner with CyberArk
CyberArk, an identity security company, is helping organisations secure access to critical assets and data, according to TechDay.
Ping named identity solution Leader by ISG
Recognised for Identity & Access Management in the 2020 Provider Lens Cyber Security – Solutions & Services Quadrant Report Australia.
BeyondTrust's 2019 APAC Partner Award Winners
BeyondTrust's 2019 APAC Partner Awards honour top-performing individuals and businesses, with new awards for “Outstanding Individual Performance of The Year.”.