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
Australia AI identity governance lags as risks rise
Most Australian organisations are using or planning AI agents for security tasks before formal controls are in place, Semperis found.
Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism
Critics warned the tax changes could deter long-term investment, while fresh funding for AI and digital ID was welcomed as a boost to productivity.
Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps
Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.
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Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Despite welcome AI funding, tech leaders say small firms still lack the cyber defences needed to adopt new tools safely.
Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs
Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Featured News
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
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.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
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.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
When identity becomes the payment rail
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails
Most Australian firms expect AI agents to outrun security controls within a year, as only 22 per cent say they can fully see them.
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Local firms in regulated sectors can now keep identity security data onshore as scrutiny over machine and AI access intensifies.
Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents
Most Australian security teams lack confidence their controls can spot a compromised AI system, even as firms push assistants beyond pilots.
Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Credential theft is being tackled earlier as Australian organisations face more phishing and automated attacks that can slip past standard defences.
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.
Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia
Businesses will be able to track vehicle costs in real time as Visa and Westpac replace closed-loop fuel cards with mobile digital credentials.
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Australian organisations face fresh risk of cloud and identity compromise as the cyber watchdog reissues its alert on repository attacks.
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Growing use of cloud services and AI is widening cyber exposure for Australian businesses and households as security controls lag behind.
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.
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.
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.
AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?
AI agents are transforming Australia's public service, but weak identity security leaves sensitive citizen data exposed to unseen risks.
Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
Bitdefender flags AI-powered 'vibeware' malware blitz hitting Indian government targets, using niche languages to overwhelm defences.
Breaking barriers to women's tech careers by rethinking pathways
Australia risks missing a USD $6.5 billion tech opportunity unless it opens flexible, skills-first pathways for women into digital roles.
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.
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Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs
Cybermate launches an AI “safety companion” to give Australian SMEs and community groups real-time guidance on risky cyber decisions.
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.
