Identity Palo Alto Networks launches Idira identity security platform for AI era May 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Palo Alto Networks launched Idira, a new identity security platform designed to manage human, machine, and AI agent identities within a single framework, according to a recent report by Silicon Angle. Idira integrates technology from CyberArk, acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25 billion, extending privileged access management controls to machine and AI identities. This addresses the growing challenge of generative AI in corporate environments, where machine and AI identities now significantly outnumber human ones. Palo Alto Networks reports that nine in 10 organizations experienced an identity-related breach in the past year, with 61% of privileged access requests granted as standing privilege rather than on demand. The platform uses AI to identify and flag risks across identities and entitlements, enforces dynamic, just-in-time access, and automates governance and compliance. Existing CyberArk customers will have various upgrade paths depending on their current licenses, with some receiving automatic improvements and others able to purchase add-ons for enhanced security features. Idira aims to provide a unified control plane for security teams managing a complex identity landscape, moving beyond traditional tools designed for a smaller administrator base. The platform is available now, with further features planned for later this year. Source: Silicon Angle SC Staff Related Identity House committee chair calls on Instructure to testify in Canvas hack Steve Zurier May 13, 2026 ShinyHunters hit Canvas twice, exposing student data via XSS and identity compromise. Identity ‘Mini’ Shai-Hulud attack compromises hundreds of npm, PyPI packages Steve Zurier May 12, 2026 Teams warn the latest Shai-Hulud wave weaponizes trusted OIDC tokens to bypass package integrity checks. Identity SailPoint GitHub repo hit by third-party cyberattack Steve Zurier May 11, 2026 SailPoint says GitHub repo breach exposed no customer data or production systems. Related Events Cybercast IAM for MSSPs: Real-World Deployments Mon May 18 Cybercast Privilege risk is in the lifecycle: A CISO discussion on modernizing identity control On-Demand Event Cybercast The industrialization of identity compromise On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Basic Authentication Biometrics Certificate-Based Authentication Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Digest Authentication Digital Certificate Discretionary Access Control (DAC) You can skip this ad in 5 seconds