Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Imprivata EAM 26.2 introduces enhancements to core enterprise access management alongside expanded passwordless authentication capabilities
- New features include Service Desk Identity Verification, face recognition improvements, and passkey controls within the Advanced and Passwordless Access module
- Risk-based access controls now extend to VPN-less workflows, addressing modern remote access requirements
- Targeted at IT and security professionals in healthcare and other regulated industries managing identity and access infrastructure
- Live product demonstrations will illustrate practical implementation of the new capabilities
Introduction
Imprivata will host a webinar on 11 August 2026 examining the latest release of its Enterprise Access Management platform, version 26.2. The session addresses IT and security professionals working in healthcare and regulated industries who are responsible for identity management, secure authentication, and compliance. As organisations continue to balance operational efficiency with increasingly stringent security requirements, the webinar explores how recent platform developments aim to reduce friction in access workflows whilst strengthening verification processes.
About This Event
This one-hour virtual session will be delivered via Zoom and combines technical presentation with live product demonstrations. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer segment, allowing direct engagement with the product team on implementation considerations and feature specifics. The format is designed to provide both strategic overview and practical insight into how the 26.2 release translates to day-to-day operations.
Core Platform Enhancements in EAM 26.2
The 26.2 release brings a range of improvements to the foundational Enterprise Access Management platform. Usability refinements aim to reduce the administrative burden on IT teams managing large-scale identity deployments, whilst reliability enhancements address operational continuity concerns that are particularly acute in clinical and regulated environments where system downtime carries significant consequences.
Deployment flexibility has been expanded to accommodate diverse infrastructure requirements, recognising that organisations increasingly operate hybrid environments spanning on-premises systems and cloud services. Integration capabilities have been broadened to support connectivity with a wider range of enterprise applications and directories. The release also includes updates to audit management and analytics functionality, reflecting the growing importance of comprehensive access logging for compliance reporting and security investigations.
Advanced and Passwordless Access Capabilities
The Advanced and Passwordless Access module receives several notable additions in this release. Service Desk Identity Verification introduces new mechanisms for confirming user identity during support interactions, addressing a common vulnerability point where social engineering attacks frequently target helpdesk staff to gain unauthorised access.
Password directory checks provide an additional layer of credential security by validating passwords against known compromised credential databases. Face recognition improvements enhance biometric authentication accuracy and performance, whilst expanded passkey controls give administrators greater flexibility in managing FIDO2-based authentication methods.
Perhaps most significantly, risk-based access controls have been extended to support VPN-less workflows. This development acknowledges the shift away from traditional perimeter-based security models toward zero trust architectures, where access decisions are made dynamically based on contextual risk factors rather than network location alone.
Relevance for Healthcare and Regulated Industries
Healthcare organisations face particular challenges in identity and access management. Clinical workflows demand rapid, frictionless authentication to avoid disrupting patient care, yet the sensitivity of health information requires robust verification. Regulatory frameworks including HIPAA in the United States impose strict requirements for access controls and audit trails.
The combination of passwordless authentication options and enhanced identity verification addresses both sides of this equation. Reducing reliance on passwords can improve clinician experience whilst eliminating a significant attack vector. Simultaneously, stronger verification mechanisms and comprehensive audit capabilities support compliance obligations.
Who Should Attend
The webinar is suited to identity and access management leaders, IT administrators, security architects, and product managers operating in healthcare or other regulated sectors. Senior executives with responsibility for security strategy and compliance may also find value in understanding how the platform developments align with broader organisational objectives around operational efficiency and risk management.