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Identity Security stories - Page 15

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Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Semperis launches Service Account Protection Essential to help organisations monitor and secure Active Directory and Entra ID service accounts against cyber threats.
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Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.
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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
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Exclusive: AI agents spark new security risks as SailPoint redefines identity

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.
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Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Saviynt and AWS collaborate to embed AI-driven identity security in Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise security and compliance in regulated sectors.
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The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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A design flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to persist undetected in Active Directory by exploiting managed service account vulnerabilities.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.
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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
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Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.
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Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.
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BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.
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Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.
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Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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Saviynt unveils partner accreditation to boost cloud delivery

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Saviynt has introduced its Partner Delivery Excellence Program to recognise and certify partners skilled in implementing its Identity Cloud for improved customer outcomes.
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Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows Server 2025, helping firms spot privilege escalation risks before a patch is released.