https://startwithidentity.com/news/ Curated identity and security industry news with editorial commentary. en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Start with Identity https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-07-15-identity-governance-ai-automation-future/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-07-15-identity-governance-ai-automation-future/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta How AI and automation are transforming identity governance from manual, periodic reviews to intelligent, continuous, and ultimately autonomous decision-making. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-07-05-iam-vendor-consolidation-trends-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-07-05-iam-vendor-consolidation-trends-2026/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta An analysis of the ongoing M&A wave in the identity and access management market, from platform plays to best-of-breed debates. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-06-20-future-of-authentication-beyond-passwords/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-06-20-future-of-authentication-beyond-passwords/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta Authentication is evolving from passwords to passkeys, biometrics, behavioral signals, and ambient continuous verification. Explore the timeline, technologies, and what comes after the password era. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-06-08-iam-skills-gap-workforce-challenges/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-06-08-iam-skills-gap-workforce-challenges/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta The IAM talent shortage is intensifying. This analysis covers workforce data, salary trends, in-demand skills, certification value, training paths, and retention strategies for identity professionals. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-05-25-ciso-guide-iam-investment-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-05-25-ciso-guide-iam-investment-2026/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta A data-driven guide for CISOs on IAM budget allocation in 2026. Covers spending priorities, ROI analysis, survey data, vendor consolidation economics, and strategies for maximizing identity security investment. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-05-15-identity-fabric-architecture-explained/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-05-15-identity-fabric-architecture-explained/ Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta Identity fabric architecture is reshaping how enterprises approach IAM. Learn what identity fabric is, its benefits, implementation patterns, the vendor landscape, and how to get started. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-28-post-quantum-cryptography-iam-impact/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-28-post-quantum-cryptography-iam-impact/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta Quantum computing threatens the cryptographic foundations of IAM. This analysis covers the migration timeline, algorithm readiness, PKI implications, and practical steps IAM teams should take now. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-15-convergence-iam-cybersecurity/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-15-convergence-iam-cybersecurity/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta IAM and security operations are merging into unified identity security platforms. Explore the rise of ITDR, SOC integration, and what this convergence means for enterprise security strategy. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-03-identity-security-threat-landscape-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-04-03-identity-security-threat-landscape-2026/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta An analysis of the identity security threat landscape in 2026: evolved credential stuffing, AI-powered phishing, session hijacking at scale, identity supply chain attacks, and the defensive strategies that actually work. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-03-20-decentralized-identity-enterprise-readiness/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-03-20-decentralized-identity-enterprise-readiness/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta An analysis of decentralized identity's path to enterprise readiness: DID and verifiable credential maturity, standards progress, real-world adoption, remaining blockers, and practical use cases gaining traction. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-03-05-ai-transforming-identity-security/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-03-05-ai-transforming-identity-security/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta AI is reshaping identity security through behavioral anomaly detection, automated provisioning, intelligent access reviews, and predictive threat analytics. An analysis of the key trends, market forces, and practical implications for organizations. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-02-20-passwordless-adoption-state-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-02-20-passwordless-adoption-state-2026/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta An in-depth analysis of passwordless authentication adoption in 2026, examining passkey deployment rates, enterprise readiness challenges, user acceptance data, and the barriers that remain before passwords truly disappear. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-02-08-machine-identity-crisis-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-02-08-machine-identity-crisis-2026/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta Machine identities now outnumber human identities 45:1, yet most organizations cannot inventory, manage, or secure them. An analysis of the machine identity management crisis and emerging solutions. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-01-08-top-10-iam-trends-2026/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-01-08-top-10-iam-trends-2026/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta The ten most significant identity and access management trends shaping 2026, including passwordless authentication, AI-driven IAM, decentralized identity, identity fabric architecture, and the machine identity explosion. Analysis https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-01-05-state-of-iam-2026-market-analysis/ https://startwithidentity.com/news/2026-01-05-state-of-iam-2026-market-analysis/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Gupta A comprehensive analysis of the identity and access management market in 2026, covering market size projections, consolidation trends, investment patterns, and the competitive landscape among key vendors. Analysis