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How Zero Trust Foils Hackers: Unmasking the New Frontlines in Identity Security

14 Apr 2026 news

As credential theft rises, Zero Trust has become the essential strategy to protect identity. But only a focused, identity-first approach can close the gaps hackers exploit. This feature investigates how Zero Trust, applied right, changes the breach game.

#Zero Trust | #Identity Security | #Cybersecurity

Linx Security Secures $50M to Tackle Enterprise Identity Blind Spots

02 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

Linx Security has raised $50 million to enhance its AI-powered platform for real-time enterprise identity management, targeting the growing risks of shadow identities and digital access threats.

#Identity Security | #AI Platform | #Funding Round

Agentic AI and the Last Mile Problem: Why Enterprise Identity Security Still Fails

01 Apr 2026 news

Despite advances in Agentic AI, enterprise identity security is undermined by disconnected applications and manual processes. This feature explores the persistent 'last mile' problem and what it will take to finally close these dangerous gaps.

#Agentic AI | #Identity Security | #Last Mile

Inside the ARCON–DNV Cyber Alliance: A New Era for Privileged Access in the Nordics

16 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

ARCON and DNV Cyber have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen privileged access management and identity security in the Nordics. With identity-based attacks rising, this alliance aims to protect critical infrastructure and digital assets through advanced, integrated solutions.

#Cybersecurity | #Identity Security | #Privileged Access Management

One Identity’s Strategic Shake-Up: Michael Henricks Appointed to Oversee Growth and Security

25 Feb 2026 news

One Identity taps Michael Henricks for a dual CFO/COO role, aiming to fuse financial discipline with operational strategy as it navigates rapid growth and rising cyber threats.

#Identity Security | #Michael Henricks | #One Identity

Identity Cyber Scores: The New Battleground for Cyber Insurance in 2026

20 Feb 2026 news

Cyber insurance is being reshaped by a new metric: the identity cyber score. With compromised accounts driving record losses, insurers now scrutinize password practices, privileged access, and MFA deployment. Companies that can prove strong identity security win lower premiums—and better protection.

#Cyber Insurance | #Identity Security | #Password Hygiene

Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk: A New Era for AI Identity Security

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Palo Alto Networks’ purchase of CyberArk brings identity security to the forefront, aiming to stop the surge of credential abuse and privilege attacks in the AI era.

#Palo Alto Networks | #CyberArk | #identity security

One Identity’s CTO Gamble: Can Gihan Munasinghe Lead a Security Revolution?

04 Feb 2026 news

One Identity’s appointment of Gihan Munasinghe as CTO marks a pivotal moment in the identity security industry, as the company bets on SaaS innovation to meet rising enterprise demands and evolving cyber threats.

#Identity Security | #SaaS Adoption | #Legacy Platforms

One Identity’s CTO Gamble: Gihan Munasinghe’s Mission to Reinvent Enterprise Security

04 Feb 2026 news

One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe as CTO, signaling a major push for innovation and SaaS transformation in identity security. Can his leadership reshape the company’s future?

#Identity Security | #Gihan Munasinghe | #SaaS Transition

Cracking the MFA Illusion: Why Identity Security Needs a Hard Reset

21 Jan 2026 news

Multi-factor authentication is no longer the digital fortress it once seemed. As attackers outsmart old defenses, experts say the future lies in continuous identity threat detection and smarter, layered security strategies.

#Identity security | #Multi-factor authentication | #Phishing attacks