Quest Software Expanded Security Platform for Identity Defense
The firm introduced five identity-focused features to support the NIST Cybersecurity Framework lifecycle.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Quest Software has expanded its Security Management Platform to better align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The update includes five new features for Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID that address security gaps for human, non-human, and agentic identities.
Why it matters
As organizations deploy more automated software, identity-layer access control has become a critical vulnerability. These tools aim to mitigate risks from AI agents, which can introduce credential misuse and unauthorized access to sensitive systems.
Quest identity security technology claims to improve recovery time by up to 90% compared with enterprise backup tools. The platform now includes Secure Replay, a feature currently in private preview that uses AI to distinguish between malicious changes and legitimate activity.
The players
Quest Software
An enterprise software vendor specializing in data management, identity security, and infrastructure migration.
Anetac
A cybersecurity firm acquired by Quest to bolster its identity security capabilities.
The details
The platform expansion utilizes Agentic AI Defence, a system that isolates a compromised identity during an attack to prevent destructive configuration changes. Quest Identity Insights provides mapping for various identity types, while Secure Migration flags privileges and vulnerable devices during project consolidations. Recovery services are bolstered by Guardian Managed Recovery Services, which offers specialist support to restore identity systems after a breach.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Quest Software released the updated security platform.
The Tech Race
This move positions Quest to compete directly against specialized identity governance and backup providers by folding identity recovery into a broader compliance framework. The focus on agentic AI signals a push to lead in the emerging race to secure non-human, automated system identities.
Organizations using Microsoft Active Directory or Entra ID can now utilize these tools to audit and secure agentic identities. While general tools are available, Secure Replay currently remains in a limited private preview for select users.
The takeaway
The rise of autonomous software agents necessitates a shift from traditional backup to intelligent, identity-aware recovery protocols. Watch for the public release of Secure Replay to see if these performance gains hold in production environments.
Further reading
For broader trends in identity protection, see the latest updates in Cybersecurity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief Asia.
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