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The Inevitable Merger: Why Identity is the New Cybersecurity Frontier in the Age of AI Agents
Think your AI assistant is just scheduling meetings? Think again. As we deputize AI agents to manage our digital lives—from setting up smart lightbulbs to handling corporate data—the line between ‘who you are’ and ‘how you stay safe’ has vanished. Explore why the merger of the cybersecurity and identity industries isn’t just a trend—it’s the only way to survive the ‘Identity-pocalypse.

Akamai Identity Cloud is Being Deprecated: Next Reason is The Official Partner for a Seamless Migration
The clock is ticking. Akamai Identity Cloud (AIC) will be deprecated at the end of 2027. This deadline is rapidly approaching, and for many businesses,

The Shape-Shifting Login: Why Customer Identity Should Become a Living Form Factor
How will AI agents “reshape” the landscape of customer identity? It’s the critical question our CEO, Nate Szytel explores in his guest article for the

Gen-AI: Customer Login Converted to High-Value Revenue Using MCP
Truly knowing the customer (personalized identity) and connecting the customer instantly to services (rapid automation) are absolute necessities to scale and grow your business. The new standard Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the critical layer that securely bridges a customer’s verified identity to the AI agent delegated to act on their behalf, directly translating security and personalization into accelerated revenue.

From Gatekeeper to Guide: How AI is Personalizing the CIAM Experience
Identity isn’t just about access — it’s about experience. As users grow increasingly sensitive to friction and privacy, organizations face a new challenge: how to

CIAM for Business Agility
When it comes to customer identity management, there’s a delicate balancing act at play. You need the agility to innovate, the security to protect your

CIAM 2024: Trends and Insights
Countless articles and studies that discuss the latest trends and news in the CIAM market are available online. However, I’m skeptical of most sources as

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