The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

2026 · American 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.

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Analyst Insights
Agentic era and the UI transition
Gartner · IAM · Digital Transformation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · IAM · MarTech
This month
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · IAM · PAM
This month
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
Gartner · IAM · EduTech
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Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · IAM · UC
This month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This 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
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust
By Jose Correa of SonicWall
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh of SonicWall
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
By Steve Durbin of RYT
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Interviews
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
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Discussing Firewalls
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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
Morphisec adds AI defence to anti-ransomware suite
About Cloud Services
Last month
Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions
About Productivity
Last month
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About Firewalls
Last month
Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
About Recruitment
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Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords
About Firewalls
Last month
Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair
About Cloud Services
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
CISOs warn AI adoption outpaces ability to secure it
About Data Protection
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping
About Online shopping
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Omnissa honours global innovators in digital workspaces
About Workplace
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
1Kosmos, Fischer boost campus ID to tackle enrolment fraud
About EduTech
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
CyberFOX lands nine-figure funding to boost MSP security
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul
About Business Continuity
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests
About Data Protection
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
About Government
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard
About Hybrid Cloud
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
AppViewX unveils AI tools for 47-day SSL certificate era
About Firewalls
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Teleport enhances EKS identity security with deeper audit insight
About Virtualisation
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber
About Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds
About Chief Information Security Officer
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Camunda launches agent orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Job moves
Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Move at Gallagher Security
Last month
Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair
Move at Lenovo
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber
Move at KeyData Cyber
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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