What Are Non-Human Identities? Challenges And Best Practices
Security Boulevard, Monday, February 24th, 2025
Non-human identities (NHIs) power automation, cloud services, and DevOps workflows for many organizations. These digital entities enable seamless system interactions and even outnumber human identities in some cases.
But NHIs often lack visibility and operate with excessive privileges. Without proper security controls, they become prime targets for attackers, who exploit misconfigurations, exposed secrets, and overprivileged access.
Managing NHIs effectively requires specialized security strategies to reduce risk and maintain control. Here's a guide to what NHI means and how to protect NHIs within your organization.