The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Indian 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.
Indian Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact
Aptech and Medhavi Skills University to roll out industry-aligned training, certifications and degree-linked courses across India.
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree AI deal, deploying Access Genie for hospital surveillance, patient safety and workflow monitoring.
Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain
Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus's EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.
GoDMARC offers protection against same-name phishing
GoDMARC offers a powerful defence against such malicious practices by implementing DMARC efficiently and easily.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Featured News
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.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
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
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
When identity becomes the payment rail
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Cognizant rolls out Secure AI Services for enterprises, targeting AI security, governance and compliance for agentic systems in regulated sectors.
8x8 adds AI tools & live analytics to Platform for CX
8x8 upgrades Platform for CX with AI Studio, live queue dashboards and silent mobile authentication to cut integration delays and login friction.
APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds
Asia-Pacific firms face mounting identity security strain as AI agents and machine accounts swell, with 94% of IT leaders reporting difficulties.
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
AI inference is now a core business workload as F5 finds 78% of firms run their own infrastructure and 93% operate across multiple clouds.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
HPE rolls out autonomous networking tools across Mist and Aruba Central, adding self-healing actions, security checks and Wi-Fi optimisation.
DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content
DigiCert adds cryptographic verification for AI agents, models and content to its platform, with content authenticity available now and two previews live.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.
Prismatic launches Claude Code plugin for integrations
Prismatic unveils open-source Claude Code plugin to help developers build, deploy and monitor product integrations inside the coding assistant.
Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
Barracuda spots Saiga 2FA phishing kit revival as attackers use dynamic pages and cookie theft to sidestep multifactor authentication.
OpenAI & AWS expand tie-up for enterprise AI tools
OpenAI and AWS widen enterprise AI pact, bringing GPT-5.5, Codex and Bedrock Managed Agents to AWS customers in limited preview.
Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Cyberhaven adds Agentic AI Security, an Analyst Plugin and browser extension as enterprises race to monitor shadow agents on endpoints.
Rippling adds Splashtop remote access for IT teams
Splashtop and Rippling bring remote desktop control into device management, giving IT teams one-click support for Mac and Windows devices.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
apexanalytix brings supplier risk checks to AI tools with Qubiton, opening access to 280 million company records via APIs, chatbots and MCP.
Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Identity remains the top attack surface as Expel records rising endpoint and cloud incidents, with Microsoft Teams phishing and AI lures gaining ground.
APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls
APAC businesses race to secure AI agents as non-human identities outnumber staff by 45 to 1, while only 10% say controls are ready.
KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
KnowBe4 says AI-driven phishing is spreading into Microsoft Teams and calendar invites as attackers exploit trusted workplace channels.
Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Qilin-linked ransomware attacks jumped 43% in March, NCC Group says, as AI-fuelled deception and software flaws widen the threat picture.
Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms
Tech Mahindra buys Avant to expand payments and wealth technology, targeting North American banks modernising systems and tightening compliance.
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.