The Double-Edged Sword of Non-Human Identities

The Double-Edged Sword of Non-Human Identities

Non-human identities (NHIs): tokens, API keys, service accounts, and workload identities, are the machine-to-machine credentials that power modern software development and cloud infrastructure.

Unlike human users who authenticate with passwords and MFA, these identities authenticate applications, build pipelines, and automated services continuously, often with broad privileges and indefinite lifespans.

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