The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated UK 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.
UK Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hexnode appoints Ben Roberts to lead UK channel sales
The hire signals Hexnode's push to widen UK partner sales as it seeks more revenue through resellers and managed service providers.
UK businesses warned over ghost AI governance risk
Rising concern over AI oversight is pushing firms to audit overlooked systems that may still hold access to sensitive company data.
Hexnode expands Linux patching & login tools in UK
British IT teams get tighter control over Linux updates and logins as Hexnode brings Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora into its management suite.
Omnissa launches Elara beta for AI governance control
It gives IT teams a single policy layer to monitor unsanctioned AI use and approve high-risk changes before they are made.
Lead Velocity warns firms on cyber risks in marketing tools
A cyber breach can now distort ad spend, customer data and campaign performance if businesses fail to lock down marketing systems.
Outerlimit raises USD $16 million to secure AI agents
As firms connect autonomous AI to internal systems, the start-up says its controls will curb unchecked actions and compliance risk in real time.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Ping Identity named leader in Gartner's new CIAM report
Commvault adds identity resilience tools for IDRecover
Island named only Gartner Customers' Choice for browsers
BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again
Europe cybersecurity spending shifts to compliance
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
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.
Expert Columns
Cyber security now starts at the job interview
Cybersecurity Awareness: The Importance of Getting the Basics Right
The crown jewels of cybersecurity: What can your business not afford to lose
Singapore's 2035 Quantum-Safe Target Starts With Identity
Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
Who allowed your AI agent to see that data?
The autonomous SOC takeover
Why banks should bet on digital identity, not super apps
The new architecture of money: Stablecoins, AI and Europe's payments future
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Identity and Access Management News
Outerlimit launches global partner programme for agentic AI
Enterprise buyers face fresh oversight and credential risks as Outerlimit widens its route to market with a partner scheme for agentic AI security.
CISOs lag on AI governance as board oversight trails
Many large firms still lack clear AI oversight, with just 7% of CISOs at companies above USD $10 billion in revenue owning the governance brief.
Microsoft adds security tools for AI agents in 365
Security teams will soon be able to limit and monitor AI agents in Microsoft 365 as the company treats them as potential insider risks.
Google adds interactive MCP apps to Gemini Enterprise
The upgrade gives enterprise users a live workspace for visual tasks, cutting back-and-forth in Gemini Enterprise while keeping edits synced.
Celigo launches MCP Management to govern AI access
IT and security teams can now track and approve AI actions one tool at a time, as Celigo targets growing governance gaps across enterprise software.
Oracle launches AI security mesh with OpenAI to fix flaws
The service aims to help enterprises spot and repair vulnerabilities faster across cloud and on-premises systems, while keeping human approval in place.
Keeper links Tenable findings to instant remediation
Security teams can now fix cloud risks faster, as Keeper's new Tenable link rotates credentials and enforces Just-In-Time access in seconds.
Splashtop targets AI-driven security risks for IT teams
IT teams are under growing pressure as attackers use AI to exploit vulnerabilities faster, prompting Splashtop to expand its security tools.
Google adds token quotas for BigQuery AI functions
Analysts can now cap BigQuery AI spend before it runs away, as Google adds daily token quotas for generative functions across projects and users.
Growing firms hit hardest by unauthorised data access
Companies with 500 to 999 staff were most likely to report unauthorised data access, with 40% saying they had been hit in the past year.
Dell expands cyber resilience tools for AI & identity
The new tools aim to help organisations recover faster from AI and identity breaches, as cyber incidents increasingly threaten business continuity.
Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN
Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.
Reco joins Wiz network to bolster identity security
Nearly 30 joint customers already use the link-up, which adds continuous visibility into Wiz users, service accounts and access settings.
Netrio launches cybersecurity services for mid-market
Mid-sized firms can now buy round-the-clock monitoring, compliance and advisory support from one provider as staffing shortages widen cyber risk.
Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus programme for AI agent security
Businesses using Microsoft software are facing sharper oversight of AI agents, as Reco gains access to enterprise sales channels through Pegasus.
BeyondTrust launches AI agent security on Pathfinder
The launch follows research showing AI coding agents can issue millions of commands and reach dozens of external services on enterprise endpoints.
DigiCert enters FedRAMP Marketplace in certification push
The listing could open the door to US federal agencies for DigiCert's certificate management tools, as it seeks Class C approval under FedRAMP 20x.
Print remains biggest Zero Trust blind spot, survey finds
Print systems are still causing weekly outages for many firms, with just 16% of enterprise IT leaders saying they are covered by Zero Trust measures.
BeyondTrust adds just-in-time access to ServiceNow
The tie-up lets security teams remove standing privileges from ServiceNow workflows while keeping fast access for staff who need it.
Tenable launches open AI partner network for security
Security teams can now connect exposure data with third-party AI tools to triage risks faster without building custom integrations.
Job Moves
Hexnode appoints Ben Roberts to lead UK channel sales
FIOR names Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as sovereign AI adviser
Ping Identity names Graeme Ventris to lead EMEA Channel
DigiCert appoints Christian Stanford to lead EMEA partners
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe chief technology officer
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
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