Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of June 6th: Omada, 1Kosmos, Mimecast, and More

The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy Identity Management and Information Security news from the week of June 6th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from Omada, 1Kosmos, Mimecast, and more.

Keeping tabs on all the most relevant Identity Management and Information Security news can be time-consuming. As a result, our editorial team aims to summarize some of the top headlines in the space by curating a collection of the latest vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy news. With that in mind, here is some of the top identity management and information security news from June 6th.

Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of June 6th

authID and Ping Identity Announce a New Integration Partnership

authID, an identity proofing and biometric authentication provider, has announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a software company that secures digital identities for the world’s largest enterprises. With the integration, authID will leverage PingOne DaVinci, a no-code identity orchestration service, to help organizations adopt privacy-preserving biometrics. Loren Russon, SVP of Product Management at Ping Identity, says, “Our collaboration with authID leverages DaVinci’s seamless orchestration to ensure dynamic user journeys are delivered quickly and efficiently at every stage of the user journey.”

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ConnectWise Launches the Latest Version of ConnectWise SIEM

ConnectWise, a global software company dedicated to the success of managed service providers (MSPs), has launched the latest evolution of ConnectWise SIEM, its managed Security Information and Event Management solution designed specifically for MSPs. Built on the Asio platform, the new version of ConnectWise SIEM simplifies threat detection, investigation, and response by boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and unifying security tools into a single solution. Additional features include centralized monitoring tools, advanced threat detection, streamlined alert management, automated reporting, and customizable dashboards.

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Forcepoint Appoints a Chief Financial Officer

Forcepoint, a global data security company, has appointed Matt Derdeyn as Chief Financial Officer. Derdeyn is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in high-growth technology companies like Archer Technologies, LionTree, and Answers Corporation. In his new role, he will oversee Forcepoint’s financial strategy and operations and support its continued momentum as a cybersecurity company purpose-built to secure data through context-aware, AI-driven insights and controls that adapt in real-time.

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Fortinet Enhances Its Data and Productivity Security Suite

Fortinet, a global cybersecurity company focused on the convergence of networking and security, has announced enhancements to its data and productivity security portfolio. The upgrades will expand the FortiMail solution with the new FortiMail Workspace Security suite. With these additions, Fortinet will help organizations “redefine” how they protect users and data in the modern workspace by combining the power of AI with integrated email, browser, insider risk management, collaboration, and data security.

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HYPR Makes Several Announcements to Advance Its Identity Security Offerings

HYPR, an Identity Assurance Company, has announced the public launches of the free HYPR Affirm identity verification solution trial and its new Workforce Identity Verification Audit. Complementing these new offerings, the company has partnered with HID Global to unify physical and digital access through verified identities, creating a cohesive and secure access experience. These strategic advancements collectively accelerate HYPR’s mission to scale FIDO-based authentication and set a new standard for accessible identity security.

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Identity Digital Announces Several New Partnerships

Identity Digital has announced several strategic alliances with prominent SaaS platforms, including LinkedIn Premium, Gravatar, Lnk.Bio, Bitly, and OneFootball. These partnerships will allow millions of Identity Digital users to utilize domain name offerings that strengthen their online identities and help them develop a consistent, personalized digital brand. Chief Revenue Officer at Identity Digital, Matt Overman, says, “These partnerships are developing a new category for business expansion, personalization, and visibility.”

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Mimecast Details Its Strategic Integration with Zscaler

Mimecast, a global cybersecurity company focused on securing human risk, has announced a new strategic integration with Zscaler. The partnership will build on Mimecast’s library of technology integrations and deliver real-time protection by automatically exchanging security intelligence between the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform and Mimecast’s email and collaboration security offerings. The integration can also help organizations address data loss prevention (DLP) across email and collaboration tools.

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Omada Releases Javi, an Enterprise-Grade AI Assistant

Omada, a global provider of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), has announced the general availability of its next-generation, enterprise-grade AI assistant, Javi. Javi aims to help companies manage identity and access with improved efficiency, security, and simplicity. It is built on Microsoft Semantic Kernel and provides users with a conversational interface for handling critical IGA tasks. It can also integrate seamlessly with popular collaboration tools and streamline processes like submitting access requests, approving requests, managing notifications, generating compliance reports, and assessing relevant product information.

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RSA Expands Its Passwordless Solutions With New Innovations

RSA, a security-first identity company, recently announced several innovations to expand its passwordless solutions. The updates include support for Microsoft Entra ID-joined desktops and legacy, a one-step enrollment process, and code matching for RADIUS-based environments. These innovations will help organizations accelerate the deployment of phishing-resistant passwordless solutions across their entire environment, reducing risks, modernizing authentication, and driving efficiency.

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Specops Software Debuts Native Entra ID Support for its Service Desk Solution

Specops Software—an Outpost24 company and password and identity management solution provider—has announced that its Specops Secure Service Desk for Cloud now supports native Entra ID. This includes on-premises and hybrid support, enabling cloud-based organizations to verify the identity of callers to the service desk through stronger authentication methods that minimize the risk of user impersonation. With this tool, businesses can verify users whenever they contact a service desk, making it easier to combat social engineering tactics and threat actors.

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1Kosmos Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization

1Kosmos, a provider of identity proofing and passwordless authentication solutions, has announced that it has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization, the highest level of security compliance under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The designation validates that the 1Kosmos platform meets the stringent security requirements for handling the federal government’s most sensitive unclassified data, including law enforcement, national security, financial, and healthcare systems.

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