The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as IAM.

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.

UK Identity and Access Management news
Analyst Insights
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · IAM · MarTech
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · IAM · PAM
Last week
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
Gartner · IAM · EduTech
Last week
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · IAM · UC
Last week
From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program
Gartner · IAM · DevOps
Last week
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Yesterday
How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?
By Katrina Thompson of Bora
3 days ago
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
3 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
3 days ago
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last week
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
By John Grancarich of Fortra
Last month
Cyber security that works with humans, not against them
By Michael Downs of SecurEnvoy
Last month
Re-thinking cyber security from prevention to operational resilience
By Guido Grillenmeier of Semperis
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
Last month
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
The authentication paradox: securing payments without human presence
By Ivan Vukelikj of G+D Netcetera
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
By Peter McLeavery of Cybit
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Interviews
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Discussing Digital Transformation
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Recent news
Exabeam widens AI agent monitoring for Google tools
About Enterprise security
Today
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Firewalls
Today
LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents
About Data Protection
Today
Ping Identity wins Google Cloud security partner award
About Data Protection
Today
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Storage
Today
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
About Business Intelligence
Today
Silverfort & SentinelOne unite on AI identity security
About Endpoint Protection
Today
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Firewalls
Today
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Today
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
About IT service management
Today
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Firewalls
Yesterday
CIS launches AI security guides for models & agents
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Keepit survey finds gap in AI disaster recovery plans
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Job moves
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Last week
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Move at Yubico
Last month
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
Singulr AI expands Richard Bird role to steer agentic risk
Move at Singular AI
Last month
Ping Identity names Graeme Ventris to lead EMEA Channel
Move at Hybrid IT
Last month
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Delinea boosts EMEA, APAC growth with senior hires
Move at CyberArk
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief
Move at Hybrid IT
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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