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Apr 07, 2026 • [email protected] (The Hacker News)

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

This article promotes a webinar on identity security risks facing enterprises in 2026. According to Ponemon Institute research, hundreds of applications...

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This article promotes a webinar on identity security risks facing enterprises in 2026. According to Ponemon Institute research, hundreds of applications within typical enterprises remain disconnected from centralized identity systems, creating 'dark spots' that increase organizational risk despite maturing identity programs. The key threat vector highlighted is identity gaps that could be exploited by AI-enabled attacks. The article targets CISOs and security leaders, emphasizing that expanding digital ecosystems create more authentication perimeter vulnerabilities. Mitigation guidance would focus on consolidating identity systems and closing authentication gaps across the enterprise application landscape.

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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

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This article promotes a webinar on identity security risks facing enterprises in 2026. According to Ponemon Institute research, hundreds of applications within typical enterprises remain disconnected from centralized identity systems, creating 'dark spots' that increase organizational risk despite maturing identity programs. The key threat vector highlighted is identity gaps that could be exploited by AI-enabled attacks. The article targets CISOs and security leaders, emphasizing that expanding digital ecosystems create more authentication perimeter vulnerabilities. Mitigation guidance would focus on consolidating identity systems and closing authentication gaps across the enterprise application landscape. 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 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