The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management

2026 · Asian 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.

Asian 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
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
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
By Apu Pavithran of Hexnode
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
Last month
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust
By Jose Correa of SonicWall
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh of SonicWall
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
By Raymond Schippers of Check Point Software Technologies
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Interviews
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
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Discussing Cloud Services
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: CyberArk highlights risks of unmanaged AI agents in agentic era
Discussing Risk & Compliance
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Recent news
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
About Cloud Services
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students
About EduTech
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Taiwan HPC centre NCHC joins global iRODS Consortium
About Big Data
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
8x8 buys Maven Lab to boost APAC CPaaS & messaging
About Cloud Services
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments
About Data Protection
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
About Firewalls
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Realtime Robotics brings Resolver software to Japan
About Software Updates
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority
About Data Protection
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan
About Security Information and Event Management
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
About Enterprise security
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Future-proof your business with a cyber resilience strategy
About Cloud Services
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia show higher security risks
About Notebook
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
About Data Protection
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Philippines launches eGovPH app for digital ID & gov services
About Cloud Services
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
About Bring Your Own Device
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
About Identity Theft
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
About Transport
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Passwords dominate despite rise in alternative authentication methods
About Passwords
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
SendQuick Conexa partners with Yoti for enhanced digital ID security
About Data Protection
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
ManageEngine debuts Identity360 for enhanced IAM solutions
About Network Infrastructure
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Job moves
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Move at Dimension Data
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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