In\u00a0the rapid evolution of\u00a0the 2026 threat landscape, a frustrating paradox has emerged for CISOs and security\u00a0leaders: Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk is actually increasing<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n According to new research from\u00a0the Ponemon\u00a0Institute<\/strong>, hundreds of applications within the typical enterprise remain disconnected from centralized identity systems.\u00a0These\u00a0“dark\u00a0matter” applications operate outside the reach of standard governance, creating a massive, unmanaged attack surface that is now being aggressively exploited\u2014not just by human threat actors, but\u00a0by autonomous AI\u00a0agents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Modern enterprises have invested heavily in IAM and Zero Trust, but\u00a0the\u00a0“last\u00a0mile” of identity\u2014legacy apps, localized accounts, and siloed SaaS\u2014remains a stubborn blind\u00a0spot.<\/p>\n The entry of AI into the workforce has turned this gap from a compliance headache into a critical vulnerability. As\u00a0organizations deploy AI copilots and autonomous agents to increase productivity, these agents often require access to the very systems that sit outside your centralized\u00a0control.<\/p>\n The result? AI agents are inadvertently amplifying credential risks, reusing stale tokens, and navigating paths of least resistance that your security\u00a0team can\u2019t even\u00a0see.<\/p>\n To help security leaders navigate\u00a0this\u00a0“Confidence\u00a0Gap,” The Hacker\u00a0News<\/strong> is hosting an exclusive webinar\u00a0featuring<\/a> Mike Fitzpatrick (Ponemon Institute)<\/strong>\u00a0and Matt Chiodi (CSO,\u00a0Cerby)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n They will break down the latest findings from\u00a0over 600 IT and security\u00a0leaders<\/strong> and provide a tactical roadmap for closing the identity gaps that lead to audit friction and stalled digital initiatives.<\/p>\n In this session, you will\u00a0uncover:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are leading an identity, security, or compliance\u00a0strategy,\u00a0“doing more of the\u00a0same” is no longer an option. This\u00a0conversation is\u00a0designed to move you beyond theoretical maturity and\u00a0into operational\u00a0control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Secure your spot\u00a0now<\/strong> to get the data-driven insights you need to protect\u00a0your organization\u2019s most fragmented\u2014and most targeted\u2014asset: Identity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Register for the Webinar: Identity Maturity Under Pressure<\/a>\u00a0\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Invisible Threat: Disconnected Apps & AI Amplification<\/h3>\n
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