The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Okta whitepaper guides NZ firms on cyber standards
New compliance reporting rules from April 2026 mean New Zealand agencies and firms must prove cyber controls are planned, repeatable and effective.
Collapsing grace period: When your adversaries never tire
Attackers are now moving fast enough that patching delays, standing privilege and inherited trust leave organisations exposed within minutes.
Payments NZ urges resilience in payments modernisation
Resilience is becoming the key test of New Zealand's payments overhaul as cyber threats and AI add strain to shared infrastructure.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.
Visa expands agentic commerce testing with NZ banks
Four of New Zealand’s biggest lenders are testing AI-driven payments as Visa moves to safeguard shopping across merchants and platforms.
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Local secure access is moving up the agenda as outages, slower performance and data sovereignty concerns reshape how New Zealand firms manage risk.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Featured News
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.
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.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
Collapsing grace period: When your adversaries never tire
The Death of the Firewall
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
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
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Identity and Access Management News
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Wider use of cloud, remote access and suppliers is leaving New Zealand organisations with harder-to-track cyber risk and weaker control.
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.
Genesis Energy completes four-month systems overhaul
Thousands of Genesis Energy customers should see faster billing and better service after a compressed four-month overhaul of core systems.
Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.
Lancom earns Microsoft Modern Work Enterprise status
Lancom Technology has secured Microsoft's Modern Work Enterprise status, recognising its capability to deliver Microsoft 365 at scale.
MATTR launches digital credential platform on AWS NZ
MATTR makes its VII digital credential platform available on AWS New Zealand, enabling local data residency and lower-latency identity services.
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.
'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool
Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
Authsignal unveils palm biometrics terminal for secure ID
Authsignal has launched its innovative Palm Biometrics Identity Experience Terminal, integrating palm biometrics with mobile driver's licenses for secure identity verification.
Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges
Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.
CyberCure secures cybersecurity deal with Silver Fern Farms
New Zealand's CyberCure secures lucrative contracts with Silver Fern Farms, boosting the digital workforce's Identity Governance and Access Management capabilities.
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
DigiCert brings Verified Mark Certificates to Kiwi companies
DigiCert has announced that it is now issuing VMCs for trademarks registered in New Zealand, compliant with the BIMI standard.
As MIQ ends, JNCTN seeks potential in digital credentialing
JNCTN is exploring digital credentialing to help job seekers and employers match jobs and the requisite skills-set.
CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.
Xero launches authentication app to boost account security
Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.