The expanded agreement, building upon a pre-existing relationship that began in 2018, signals a clear recognition that identity is no longer just a component of security – it is the new security perimeter. The move will allow IBM customers to access Delinea’s cloud-native solutions, offering unified identity security capabilities on a global scale.
Delinea’s platform is designed to centralize authorization and secure both human and machine identities, a crucial capability in today’s complex IT environments. This centralized approach offers organizations a single pane of glass for managing access, reducing the risk of breaches stemming from compromised credentials.
The platform offers key features including:
- Discovery and management of all identities (workforce, IT administrators, development staff, and machine accounts).
- Access control mechanisms.
- Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection.
- Automated response capabilities.
These features provide a comprehensive approach to managing privileged access, ensuring that only authorized users and systems can access sensitive resources.
Why Identity Security Matters Now
The threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with identity-based attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated. Traditional security measures are often insufficient to protect against these attacks, making a strong identity security strategy essential. According to Delinea, identity is at the forefront of the modern threat landscape, and their unified platform capabilities enhance visibility and control.
“Identity is at the forefront of the modern threat landscape. we’re bringing a new level of sophistication to identity security. Our unified platform capabilities enhance visibility and control, empowering enterprises to manage risks more proactively and drive greater business success.” – Art Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer at Delinea.
IBM’s decision to expand its partnership with Delinea underscores the importance of collaboration in the cybersecurity space. No single vendor can solve all security challenges, making partnerships critical for delivering comprehensive solutions.
IBM’s Bob Kalka, Global Sales Leader for IBM Verify, emphasized this collaborative approach:
“Security is driven . Our collaboration with Delinea exemplifies our commitment to delivering solutions that empower enterprises to navigate the complexities of the modern threat landscape. Together, we are setting new standards in identity security, ensuring our customers can operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world.”
The integrated Delinea Platform will be available to IBM customers towards the end of 2025, integrated into the IBM Verify Privileged Identity Platform. This integration will provide organizations with enhanced oversight and management of privileged credentials and assets, better positioning them to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. As organizations continue to embrace cloud technologies and remote work, the need for robust identity security will only intensify, making this partnership a timely and significant step forward.
For those interested in learning more about related topics, resources such as articles on Digital Transformation, PAM, and Cloud Security can provide additional context.
