# IAM

Type: Technology

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/iam
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## Timeline

- **2025**: The Great Convergence — Full integration of IAM and DSPM into unified security fabrics becomes the industry standard.
- **2021**: The AI Catalyst — Generative AI increases the sophistication of identity theft and data sprawl.
- **2016**: Cloud & Identity Shift — Rise of SaaS and remote work moves focus to IAM and Zero Trust principles.
- **2010**: Perimeter Era — Focus on firewalls and network-based security to keep attackers out.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### The Great Convergence: Identity and Data Security Merge in the AI Era
2026-03-14 00:42:09 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The historical silos between identity management and data protection are rapidly dissolving as artificial intelligence forces a unified approach to cybersecurity. This strategic shift moves organizations toward a model where identity serves as the primary control plane for securing sensitive data in a perimeter-less environment.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/identity-data-security-convergence-ai-era

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