The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

2026 · Australian 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.

Australian Identity and Access Management news
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
This month
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · IAM · UC
This month
Expert columns
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
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
By Ash Diffey of Ping Identity
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
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
This month
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
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
By Nam Lam of SailPoint
This month
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
By James Ross of Saviynt
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
From 398 to 200 Days: Understanding the TLS Certificate Lifespan Reduction
By Daniel Sutherland of DigiCert
Last month
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
By Gallagher Security
Last month
AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?
By Nam Lam of SailPoint
Last month
Breaking barriers to women's tech careers by rethinking pathways
By Rima Das of RMIT Online
Last month
Interviews
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
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
Recent news
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
About Cloud Services
Last month
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
About Storage
Last month
AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks
About Digital Transformation
Last month
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
About Firewalls
Last month
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
About Data breach
Last month
AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?
About Data Protection
Last month
Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
About Cloud Services
Last month
Breaking barriers to women's tech careers by rethinking pathways
About EduTech
Last month
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
About Data breach
Last month
Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs
About Cloud Services
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
About IT services
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
AI code is creating security bottlenecks for Australia businesses
About Data Protection
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
About Robotics
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
About Software Updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
About Cloud Services
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
About EduTech
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
About Bring Your Own Device
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care
About Data Protection
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
AI, identity & physical security raise data stakes
About Data Protection
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Illumio named Gartner Customers' Choice for security
About Firewalls
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Job moves
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Move at Logicalis
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Zai appoints Shamus Hodgson as Group CEO
Move at IBM
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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