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Shufti adds digital signatures & Travel Rule tools

European firms face tighter audit and AML demands as Shufti links verified identities to signing, transaction monitoring and crypto transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Okta appoints Sunil Kedaraji as APJ Partner Vice President

The hire signals Okta's push to widen its channel reach in APJ as AI adoption raises demand for tighter identity controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Privileged Access Management

Keeper Security names sales chiefs to boost North America

Demand for identity security tools is pushing Keeper to split its North American sales coverage between private sector and government buyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion

Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Multi-factor authentication

Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security

Fraud losses and customer friction are pushing operators to use entitlement servers for silent SIM-based checks instead of vulnerable SMS codes.

By Jeevithan Muttu • 5 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

Saviynt unveils 12-city AI identity security roadshow

The roadshow highlights rising concern that AI systems are gaining broader access than human staff inside enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Privileged Access Management

Keeper gains top rankings in identity security reports

Independent recognition in two analyst reports bolsters Keeper's case for unified identity security as firms struggle with disconnected tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Okta launches Auth0 tools for AI agents & B2B logins

AI shopping and enterprise logins are driving Okta's latest Auth0 roll-out, as businesses seek tighter identity controls without slowing sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Data Protection

Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow

Organisations are being pushed to tighten controls as AI systems often get broader access than staff in similar roles, Saviynt said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Fintech

FIS & Ericsson join forces on digital wallet platform

Firms launching wallet services could cut launch delays as the pre-integrated setup joins payments, issuing, identity and ledger tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Identity stories

Data Protection

How safe are digital driver's licences?

The rollout could spare non-smartphone users from being left behind, while privacy safeguards and encrypted storage aim to keep hackers out.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Network Security

Numeracle launches corporate KYCaaS identity checks

Growing fraud fears are driving demand for continuous business identity checks, as Numeracle targets telecoms and other platforms with its KYCaaS service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter

Japan's banks face broader cyber risk as regulators begin treating data-sharing partners and AI agents as part of the attack surface.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • Last week

Phishing

Half of New Zealand agencies miss email security bar

Spoofed emails could still reach public servants and citizens, as 50% of more than 200 New Zealand agencies have not met the DMARC standard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Privileged Access Management

AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival

Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.

By Morey J. Haber • 5 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Guardian Flame launches dating app with biometric checks

Stricter identity checks and behavioural risk scores aim to cut scams, bots and harassment as the Palmerston North app takes on bigger rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls

Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month