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With PCI DSS 4.0.1's best practices becoming mandatory in six months, organisations must urgently prepare for complex new compliance requirements.

Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.

Okta has launched its Customer Identity Cloud product, Auth for GenAI, to enhance identity security in rapidly evolving Generative AI applications.

British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.

Portnox expands its Conditional Access for Applications to support Microsoft's External Authentication Methods, enhancing security for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID.

Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.

Alcatraz AI unveils Rock X, a new biometric access control system designed to work in extreme conditions, showcasing it at GSX 2024.

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

Altera unveils new Agilex 3 FPGAs with advanced AI capabilities and dual-core Cortex-A55 architecture at its annual conference, alongside Agilex 5 development kits and enhanced Quartus Prime Pro software.

The Philippine government has launched eGovPH, Asia's first ISO-compliant digital government platform, simplifying access to various services and IDs.

Vonage and SAP partner to integrate Vonage’s APIs with SAP Business AI, enhancing enterprise intelligence with generative AI, business insights, and digital experiences.

JFrog fortifies software security with new Nvidia and GitHub partnerships, enhancing AI development and safeguarding software supply chains in the face of growing threats.

A recent survey reveals poor office mobile connectivity affects 70% of UK hybrid workers, with 55% finding better connections at home, impacting productivity and stress.

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.

Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.

Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.

Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.

iProov becomes the world’s first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.

Thales launches Passwordless 360, a password-free authentication system aimed at enhancing security, reducing costs, and boosting user adoption across organisations.