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One Identity to set global HQ in Cork as it goes solo
Data Protection

One Identity to set global HQ in Cork as it goes solo

The move puts Europe at the centre of One Identity's strategy as tighter cyber rules and identity risks reshape demand for its software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links
Software-as-a-Service

Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links

The expansion gives IT teams central control over AI agent permissions, reducing risky static keys and easing reviews as workplace use widens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again

Demand for AI security controls is rising as embedded tools in SaaS platforms expand the attack surface and strain security teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
Digital Transformation

1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls

The acquisition aims to curb standing privileges as firms grapple with AI agents and machine identities reaching sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
SailPoint launches AI tool to speed cloud migrations
Software-as-a-Service

SailPoint launches AI tool to speed cloud migrations

Enterprises could cut identity migration work from months to days as SailPoint makes its new AI-based cloud upgrade tool free for some customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
SailPoint launches AI tool to speed identity cloud migration
Software-as-a-Service

SailPoint launches AI tool to speed identity cloud migration

Customers moving ageing identity systems to the cloud could cut migration time and engineering effort, SailPoint says, with no extra fee.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Saviynt adds AI agent runtime controls & verification
Customer Relationship Management

Saviynt adds AI agent runtime controls & verification

The new controls could help enterprises stop AI agents from exporting data or changing records when their actions stray beyond approved intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push
Digital Transformation

SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push

The move would deepen SailPoint's reach into fast-growing machine identity risks as firms race to control AI agents and cloud credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI expansion lifts breach rate to 43%, Netwrix says
Data Protection

AI expansion lifts breach rate to 43%, Netwrix says

More than four in 10 firms where AI widened access were breached last year, underscoring a growing governance gap, Netwrix says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Zscaler expands AI-Guardian with cloud & AI partners
Data Protection

Zscaler expands AI-Guardian with cloud & AI partners

Customers will be able to enforce zero trust controls across more AI tools as Zscaler broadens its security programme to key cloud partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks
Software-as-a-Service

Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks

Acquirers could cut months from post-deal IT integration, as the tie-up aims to let staff use applications on day one after closing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
CrowdStrike joins identity standards groups amid AI threats
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike joins identity standards groups amid AI threats

AI-driven attacks are forcing identity systems to move faster, as CrowdStrike backs standards for real-time access decisions across users and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Zscaler expands Project AI-Guardian with tech partners
Data Protection

Zscaler expands Project AI-Guardian with tech partners

The wider partnership push aims to help enterprises control AI risk across cloud, identity and data systems as deployments move into production.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Radiant Logic adds AI agent governance to identity platform
Hybrid Cloud

Radiant Logic adds AI agent governance to identity platform

Businesses need a single view of AI agents as their access and ownership can change in real time across cloud and internal systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI

UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Digital Transformation

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.

By Steve Katanas • 5 min read • Last week
How to meet APRA's demands for improved AI security
Privileged Access Management

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.

By Vijay Chaudhari • 5 min read • Last week