The Ultimate Guide to Identity and Access Management
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Identity and Access Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Singapore firms report AI security incidents despite controls, as Proofpoint warns deployment of assistants and agents is outpacing monitoring.
Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Ant International wins over global merchants with AI-led payments tools as Asia's fragmented wallets and schemes lure overseas retailers.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Banma and Alipay bring voice-led in-car payments to smart cockpits, with drivers able to book tickets, hotels and food hands free.
Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls
Singapore firms warn of AI identity gaps as most security teams are pressed to relax controls, with machine accounts and agents posing risks.
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
Keeper Security has upgraded KeeperPAM with remote browser isolation, multi-tab support and AI session monitoring to better secure web-based privileged access.
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Microsoft 365 drives 32% of escalated incidents in Malaysia, with phishing, weak authentication and dark web credentials fuelling attacks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Identity and Access Management
Featured News
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.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
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
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
When identity becomes the payment rail
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Exclusive: CyberArk highlights risks of unmanaged AI agents in agentic era
Recent Identity and Access Management News
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.
Open Campus pilots verifiable hiring credentials in Vietnam
Open Campus to test blockchain-backed verifiable education credentials in Vietnam recruitment with Le & Associates and SKALE.
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
Keeper deepens its Ingram Micro alliance in Singapore, extending KeeperPAM to more partners amid rising identity-based cyber attacks.
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students
Luvia teams with Open Campus to roll out digital IDs and blockchain-backed credentials for students across Vietnam's schools and apps.
Taiwan HPC centre NCHC joins global iRODS Consortium
Taiwan's National Centre for High-Performance Computing joins the global iRODS Consortium to bolster secure, scalable research data management.
8x8 buys Maven Lab to boost APAC CPaaS & messaging
8x8 buys Singapore-based Maven Lab to scale APAC CPaaS, folding Moobidesk into its CX platform for richer, multi-channel messaging.
Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments
Bhutan's Drukair has picked Worldpay as its new global payment gateway to cut cross-border declines and streamline online bookings.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
Realtime Robotics brings Resolver software to Japan
Realtime Robotics has debuted its cloud motion-planning tool Resolver in Japan, unveiling new robot controls and UI upgrades at iREX 2025.
Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority
Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to enhance password security for Japanese enterprises amid rising cyber threats and digital transformation.
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.
Future-proof your business with a cyber resilience strategy
Over 9,000 organisations were hit by a SharePoint breach in July 2025, highlighting the need for cyber resilience beyond basic prevention.
AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia show higher security risks
AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia face greater security risks, with 70% showing critical vulnerabilities, warns Tenable's 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report.
Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.
Philippines launches eGovPH app for digital ID & gov services
The Philippine government has launched eGovPH, Asia's first ISO-compliant digital government platform, simplifying access to various services and IDs.
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.
Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.