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Techday NZ
13-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Delinea enhances cloud identity platform to secure AI at scale
Delinea has announced new enhancements to its cloud-native identity security platform to help organisations secure and manage AI and machine identities. The updates respond to a noted shift in enterprise infrastructure, where research from Delinea Labs has found that machine identities now outnumber human identities on enterprise networks by a ratio of 46 to 1. Delinea's latest capabilities are designed to provide automated guardrails that discover, manage, and protect both machine and AI identities, which are now a prevalent target for cyber threats and compliance challenges. The newly announced features include Vault AI, which automates credential access and password management for AI systems, and Secure AI, which enforces least privilege access to AI infrastructures, thereby managing entitlements and reducing the risk associated with undesired access or malfunction. Features still to come include Discover AI, scheduled for preview in the second quarter of 2025, which will assist IT administrators in identifying unauthorised AI use and the spread of machine identities across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. AI-Driven Authorisation, planned for preview in the latter half of 2025, is aimed at delivering just-in-time access for both human and machine identities with a particular focus on agentic AI, using real-time decision-making to assign and revoke privileges as needed. Another planned feature, Identity AI, will provide a native large-language model for privileged accounts and is intended to help regulated organisations meet compliance requirements while making use of advanced AI within their own environments. According to Delinea, the intent is to simplify and reinforce the management and authentication processes for all types of identities within enterprise environments. This is achieved using holistic, AI-driven security controls that are integrated into the cloud-native platform, supporting a zero-trust posture and enabling improved operational efficiency. Todd Thiemann, Principal Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, commented on the significance of the new direction. He said, "Enterprises are entering an important phase where securing AI isn't just a technical challenge – it's a strategic imperative that enables the core business. Delinea's new machine identity and AI capabilities address the underappreciated risks created by the accelerating growth of non-human identities. Delinea is delivering a smart approach to AI that can discover and secure AI infrastructure as well as apply AI to improve its own technologies." With the prevalence of AI adoption in the business sector, Delinea is responding to the complexities this brings, particularly in relation to identity sprawl and compliance requirements. By providing specific solutions for AI and machine identity governance, the company states that organisations will be better positioned to secure their infrastructure at scale while maintaining productivity. Vault AI aims to help organisations align with industry best practices by automating aspects of credential management such as password rotation for AI systems. Secure AI serves to implement and manage access controls on sensitive AI infrastructure by strictly limiting access according to assigned privileges. These controls are designed to reduce potential attack surfaces or the impact of system failures. Upcoming tools such as Discover AI are expected to provide IT teams with visibility into the use of unauthorised or shadow AI tools and help ascertain the extent of machine identity sprawl within their infrastructure. AI-Driven Authorisation seeks to integrate just-in-time access management, ensuring that privileges are granted based on current needs and automatically revoked when no longer required. Identity AI, once available, is anticipated to support organisations seeking to implement AI securely while adhering to stringent regulations regarding data use and privacy, particularly in sensitive industries. Phil Calvin, Chief Product Officer at Delinea, reinforced the business implications of AI identity growth for enterprise security. He said, "AI has become an integral driver of business transformation, and it's fueling a population boom of machine identities that are reshaping the foundation of enterprise security. The power and flexibility of Agentic AI adds immense complexity to already challenging machine-to-machine authorisation. The Delinea Platform simplifies the management and authorisation of both human and machine identities, making it easier for organisations to leverage AI responsibly and safely so they can keep innovating and driving business outcomes. Other identity security platforms aren't built for AI like ours." Delinea's new and forthcoming feature set is intended to help organisations meet the dual challenge of securing their use of AI technologies and employing AI itself to strengthen overall identity security within their infrastructures.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI-driven Attacks to Become Faster, More Sophisticated, and Harder to Detect by 2026, New Delinea Report Shows
SAN FRANCISCO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delinea, a leading provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, today released its inaugural Cybersecurity and the AI Threat Landscape report. The report, based on exclusive Delinea Labs research and an analysis of several third-party studies and real-world cyber incidents, reveals critical insights into the rapidly evolving threat landscape. With AI reshaping both attack and defense strategies, the findings underscore the urgent need for organizations to adapt their security measures to counter AI-driven threats. The report uncovers a sharp rise in attacks targeting non-human identities (NHIs), such as service accounts, APIs, and machine identities. Delinea's research reveals that for every human identity, there are currently 46 NHIs, a number expected to exceed 45 billion by 2025. Alarmingly, over 70% of NHIs are not rotated within recommended timeframes, with an average cycle of 627 days, far exceeding security best practices. Additionally, 97% of organizations expose their NHIs to third-party vendors, significantly increasing the risk of unauthorized access. 'One of the biggest challenges identified in the report is the increasing targeting of non-human identities,' said Jon Kuhn, SVP of Product Management at Delinea. 'For organizations, this shift means they are facing a massive and often ignored security gap. With the number of these machine identities expected to grow exponentially in the coming years as enterprises continue to rapidly adopt AI, the lack of proper credential management and the exposure of these identities to third parties creates serious vulnerabilities that cyber attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to critical systems and data." The resurgence of ransomware The report also reveals a disturbing trend in ransomware attacks, which in 2024 became more sophisticated with the rise of double extortion tactics. Cybercriminals not only encrypt but also exfiltrate sensitive data, threatening to release it publicly unless a ransom is paid. Five ransomware groups — RansomHub, LockBit, Play, Akira, and Hunters — were responsible for over 36% of all ransomware incidents monitored by Delinea in 2024, totaling more than 5,700 attacks. Looking ahead, the report anticipates a surge in AI-driven phishing attacks, with cybercriminals using AI to craft increasingly convincing phishing emails, making it harder to distinguish legitimate communications from malicious ones. 'The rise in ransomware sophistication and the increasing prevalence of AI-driven attacks are undeniable trends in today's cybersecurity landscape,' said Gal Diskin, Vice President of Threat & Research at Delinea. 'Our research reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and powerful Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tools to launch more targeted and scalable attacks, particularly around phishing and machine identities. To stay ahead, organizations must adapt their security strategies, focusing not just on advanced threat detection, but also foundational security controls and strengthening multi-factor authentication (MFA) to combat the growing threat of credential phishing.' Delinea Labs, the research and development arm of Delinea, is at the forefront of analyzing emerging cybersecurity threats. Comprised of elite security researchers and threat intelligence experts, the team conducts in-depth studies of attack techniques and vulnerabilities, helping organizations stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. In addition to its cutting-edge security research, Delinea Labs also drives AI innovation, exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance threat detection, risk analysis, and identity security to further strengthen cybersecurity defenses. To gain deeper insights into these emerging threats and how to protect your organization, download the full Cybersecurity and the AI Threat Landscape report today: About DelineaDelinea is a pioneer in securing human and machine identities through intelligent, centralized authorization, empowering organizations to seamlessly govern their interactions across the modern enterprise. Leveraging AI-powered intelligence, Delinea's leading cloud-native Identity Security Platform applies context throughout the entire identity lifecycle – across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, SaaS applications, and AI. It is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time. With deployment in weeks, not months, 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor, and a 99.995% uptime, Delinea delivers robust security and operational efficiency without compromise. Learn more about Delinea on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. CONTACT: Media Contact Justin Ordman Corporate Communications Director in to access your portfolio
