Quest Software has introduced the Quest Security Management Platform, a unified, AI-powered solution designed to enhance Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) while supporting secure modernization of Microsoft identity environments. The platform brings together identity threat detection, response, recovery, and migration into a single system, addressing growing risks driven by artificial intelligence, hybrid infrastructure, and the rapid rise of non-human identities. By consolidating these capabilities, Quest aims to help organizations better manage identity-related threats across both human users and machine-based identities such as AI agents.
Identity has emerged as a primary attack surface for cybercriminals, particularly as AI accelerates the scale and sophistication of attacks. Quest notes that non-human identities now significantly outnumber human users, increasing complexity and expanding the potential for security gaps.
Despite these risks, many organizations still rely on fragmented tools focused primarily on detection, with limited recovery capabilities. According to Quest’s research, over 75% of organizations do not regularly test identity recovery processes, leaving them vulnerable to costly disruptions.
Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Quest Software, emphasized that modern identity security must go beyond detection to include rapid recovery and resilience. He stated that the new platform is designed to address identity risks across everyday operations, active threats, and high-risk transitions such as migrations and mergers.
The platform provides AI-driven identity defense by continuously monitoring hybrid environments like Active Directory and Entra ID, detecting threats, and preventing unauthorized changes. It offers rapid identity recovery with automated standby environments, ensuring quick restoration after incidents such as ransomware attacks. Additionally, secure migration tools enable safe transfer of data and workloads across Microsoft services like Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams without increasing security risks.
Quest’s platform aligns with industry frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and incorporates best practices recommended by analysts. By combining prevention, detection, response, recovery, and modernization into a single solution, it reduces reliance on multiple disconnected tools and simplifies security operations.
The platform is organized into two core solution areas one focused on secure migration and modernization, and the other on identity security and resilience across the full attack lifecycle. This structure enables organizations to manage identity risks more effectively while maintaining operational continuity.
With over 25 years of experience in Microsoft platform management, Quest has supported the migration of more than 200 petabytes of data and achieved Microsoft 365 certification for its migration capabilities. The company states that its unified platform can significantly reduce response times, accelerate recovery processes, and minimize downtime costs. As organizations continue to adopt AI and expand hybrid environments, the launch of the Quest Security Management Platform reflects a broader shift toward integrated, AI-driven security solutions that prioritize resilience and real-world risk management.
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