[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk  The Hacker News  Apr 07, 2026 SaaS Security / Enterprise Security In the rapid evolution of the 2026 threat landscape, a frustrating paradox has emerged for CISOs and security leaders: Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk is actually increasing . According to new research from the Ponemon Institute , hundreds of applications within the typical enterprise remain disconnected from centralized identity systems. These "dark matter" applications operate outside the reach of standard governance, creating a massive, unmanaged attack surface that is now being aggressively exploited—not just by human threat actors, but by autonomous AI agents . The Invisible Threat: Disconnected Apps & AI Amplification Modern enterprises have invested heavily in IAM and Zero Trust, but the "last mile" of identity—legacy apps, localized accounts, and siloed SaaS—remains a stubborn blind spot. The entry of AI into the workforce has turned this gap from a compliance headache into a critical vulnerability. As organizations deploy AI copilots and autonomous agents to increase productivity, these agents often require access to the very systems that sit outside your centralized control. The result? AI agents are inadvertently amplifying credential risks, reusing stale tokens, and navigating paths of least resistance that your security team can’t even see. Join the 2026 Identity Maturity Briefing To help security leaders navigate this "Confidence Gap," The Hacker News is hosting an exclusive webinar featuring Mike Fitzpatrick (Ponemon Institute) and Matt Chiodi (CSO, Cerby) . They will break down the latest findings from over 600 IT and security leaders and provide a tactical roadmap for closing the identity gaps that lead to audit friction and stalled digital initiatives. In this session, you will uncover: Exclusive 2026 Benchmark Data: See how your identity maturity compares to your peers. The "Shadow AI" Factor: Understand how AI agents are expanding your disconnected surface area. The Cost of Manual Management: Why relying on manual password and credential fixes is a losing strategy in 2026. Practical Remediation Steps: Learn exactly what leading organizations are doing now to regain control of every application. Why You Should Attend If you are leading an identity, security, or compliance strategy, "doing more of the same" is no longer an option. This conversation is designed to move you beyond theoretical maturity and into operational control . Secure your spot now to get the data-driven insights you need to protect your organization’s most fragmented—and most targeted—asset: Identity. Register for the Webinar: Identity Maturity Under Pressure → Found this article interesting? This article is a contributed piece from one of our valued partners. Follow us on Google News , Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post. SHARE      Tweet  Share  Share  Share   Share on Facebook  Share on Twitter  Share on Linkedin  Share on Reddit  Share on Hacker News  Share on Email  Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Messenger  Share on Telegram SHARE  artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , enterprise security , Identity Management , SaaS Security , Zero Trust Trending News Citrix NetScaler Under Active Recon for CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS 9.3) Memory Overread Bug CISA Adds CVE-2025-53521 to KEV After Active F5 BIG-IP APM Exploitation TeamPCP Pushes Malicious Telnyx Versions to PyPI, Hides Stealer in WAV Files China-Linked Red Menshen Uses Stealthy BPFDoor Implants to Spy via Telecom Networks ThreatsDay Bulletin: PQC Push, AI Vuln Hunting, Pirated Traps, Phishing Kits and 20 More Stories Coruna iOS Kit Reuses 2023 Triangulation Exploit Code in Recent Mass Attacks FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns Citrix Urges Patching Critical NetScaler Flaw Allowing Unauthenticated Data Leaks TeamPCP Backdoors LiteLLM Versions 1.82.7–1.82.8 via Trivy CI/CD Compromise FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks Trivy Security Scanner GitHub Actions Breached, 75 Tags Hijacked to Steal CI/CD Secrets Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams Apple Warns Older iPhones Vulnerable to Coruna, DarkSword Exploit Kit Attacks 54 EDR Killers Use BYOVD to Exploit 35 Signed Vulnerable Drivers and Disable Security New Perseus Android Banking Malware Monitors Notes Apps to Extract Sensitive Data ⚡ Weekly Recap: CI/CD Backdoor, FBI Buys Location Data, WhatsApp Ditches Numbers and More Popular Resources Detect AI-Driven Threats Faster With Full Network Visibility [Demo] Discover SaaS Risks and Monitor Every App in Your Environment [Guide] Learn How to Govern AI Agents With Proven Market Guidance SANS SEC401: Get Hands On Skills to Detect and Respond to Cyber Threats