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
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Rising cyber threats and hybrid work are pushing Australian employers to replace scattered badges, passwords and tokens with one credential.
How to meet APRA's demands for improved AI security
Financial firms face tighter oversight as the regulator warns current controls are not enough for fast-changing AI systems and machine identities.
From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
Continuous verification is becoming vital as organisations blend biometrics and Zero Trust to stop unauthorised access to buildings and data.
Coliban Water taps SecMatters for managed cyber defence
Closer monitoring of cyber risks is now a priority for regional utilities, as Coliban Water seeks faster threat detection and response.
Delinea and Cyera link identity and data risk visibility
Security teams can now rank privileged accounts by the sensitivity of data they can reach, helping cut alert noise and focus reviews.
Akamai launches agentic security framework with Visa
The framework aims to let merchants verify authorised AI agents, block rogue automation and monetise machine traffic as commerce shifts online.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
CrowdStrike named Forrester XDR leader on AI strength
Rubrik launches cloud recovery tool for cyber attacks
8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts
XM Cyber boosts identity access tools for hybrid firms
Featured News
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.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
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.
Expert Columns
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
How to meet APRA's demands for improved AI security
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
As agentic development accelerates, workflow auditability becomes a bottleneck
How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
Microsoft security landscape shifts as critical vulnerabilities surge: report
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Fragmented document systems are raising costs and compliance risk for Australian organisations, as hybrid work swells information volumes.
Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Unlogged contractors can expose store networks to intrusion, prompting Australian retailers to adopt digital visitor controls and audit trails.
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
New AI and quantum threats are shrinking defenders' response time, forcing Australian organisations to map exposure across interconnected systems before attacks hit.
ManageEngine adds real-time telemetry & SOAR to tools
Real-time network monitoring and automated security response are meant to help teams spot brief outages faster and cut handoffs between tools.
Coro signs Australian distribution deal with Leader
Australian MSPs and resellers gain access to Coro's cybersecurity platform as the deal broadens channel options and simplifies security management.
Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Rising attack volumes are exposing under-resourced SMEs to downtime, lost contracts and regulatory risk unless security is built in now.
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.
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.
