Cloud AI Today - AI-Powered Quest Platform Enhances Identity Security Management

Quest Software has launched the Quest Security Management Platform, an AI-powered solution that unifies identity threat detection and response with secure Microsoft identity modernization. This platform addresses the increasing threats posed by AI and the proliferation of non-human identities by consolidating threat detection, recovery, and secure migration into a single system. It introduces new capabilities for identity security and resilience, providing organizations with enhanced visibility into active directory environments and rapid recovery features. The platform aims to simplify identity risk management, aligning with established cybersecurity frameworks and recommendations.

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• "Quest Software Introduces the Quest Security Management Platform, a Unified, AI-Powered Solution to Address Growing Identity Threats" from Quest Software Inc. on GlobeNewswire (published 14 April 2026)

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