The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.
The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
Cloud spending is set to trigger costly remediation for Canadian firms as undocumented systems, rising costs and security gaps pile up.
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ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products
Rising AI-driven threats are pushing firms to consolidate security operations, as ServiceNow adds automation across exposure, identity and incident response.
CortexForge unveils Invisible Intelligence for Microsoft
Designed to curb data leakage and keep human staff in charge, the framework routes AI outputs by role inside Microsoft systems.
IANS launches cybersecurity MCP server through Claude
Security teams using Claude can now tap into IANS' practitioner-validated intelligence, reducing reliance on generic web sources for urgent cyber decisions.
Nuvei completes live Visa agent payment with issuers
Multiple European banks have backed a live AI-led purchase on Visa's network, pointing to how merchants may complete checkout without a separate flow.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
RSA launches Agent ID for regulated AI agent control
DigiCert sees demand for certificate automation surge
MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for production AI
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Expert Columns
The Most Out-of-Date Credential in Your Building
Singapore's 2035 Quantum-Safe Target Starts With Identity
Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
The autonomous SOC takeover
The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Identity and Access Management News
Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus programme for AI agent security
Businesses using Microsoft software are facing sharper oversight of AI agents, as Reco gains access to enterprise sales channels through Pegasus.
BeyondTrust launches AI agent security on Pathfinder
The launch follows research showing AI coding agents can issue millions of commands and reach dozens of external services on enterprise endpoints.
DigiCert enters FedRAMP Marketplace in certification push
The listing could open the door to US federal agencies for DigiCert's certificate management tools, as it seeks Class C approval under FedRAMP 20x.
Print remains biggest Zero Trust blind spot, survey finds
Print systems are still causing weekly outages for many firms, with just 16% of enterprise IT leaders saying they are covered by Zero Trust measures.
BeyondTrust adds just-in-time access to ServiceNow
The tie-up lets security teams remove standing privileges from ServiceNow workflows while keeping fast access for staff who need it.
Tenable launches open AI partner network for security
Security teams can now connect exposure data with third-party AI tools to triage risks faster without building custom integrations.
Microsoft expands Project Perception to police AI agents
Growing use of AI agents in corporate systems is creating a new internal risk category, prompting tighter real-time oversight from security teams.
Pax8 launches AI tools for small business partners
Small business channel partners can now govern unsanctioned AI use and offer a managed coworker service as adoption outpaces formal oversight.
Keeper launches Freshservice workflow for access requests
It aims to cut delays and keep access approvals inside audited tickets, instead of forcing IT teams to move between separate systems.
Reco raises USD $55 million with AT&T Ventures backing
The security software company will use the money to expand sales and support as enterprises race to govern AI agents accessing sensitive systems.
DevRev joins OpenAI Marketplace as a launch partner
Enterprise customers can now direct part of their OpenAI commitment to DevRev's support and workflow tools, widening its sales reach.
Workday to acquire C1.ai for AI identity governance
The deal gives Workday a way to tie access controls to hiring and departures, reducing manual oversight as firms deploy AI agents.
HID joins FIDO Alliance board as passkey use grows
As organisations roll out passkeys beyond pilots, the alliance gains enterprise input on interoperability, recovery and lifecycle management.
Thales expands Google Cloud tie-up to secure AI agents
The integration aims to curb prompt injection, data leakage and unauthorised actions as firms shift AI from pilots to critical systems.
Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.
Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts
The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.
Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools
Most enterprises are deploying AI agents in production without dedicated security controls, leaving a 40-to-1 gap between adoption and readiness.
Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products
The expansion gives security teams clearer oversight of staff and autonomous agents as businesses rush to embed generative AI in daily work.
Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.
Rocket expands mainframe EVA AI platform with PlanGuard
A security layer is now meant to stop AI agents on mainframes from straying beyond approved tasks, as firms face a shortage of specialist staff.