Non-human identities now form the core of modern digital ecosystems, driving automation, microservices, and cloud-native operations. Yet most organizations lack cohesive strategies to manage these short-lived, highly privileged entities. This session explores the scale, complexity, and security risks posed by unmanaged machine identities and outlines a strategic governance approach that integrates lifecycle automation, policy enforcement, and real-time detection to strengthen enterprise security and operational agility.
Nitish Deshpande, Research Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts shares the realities of today’s NHI landscape, covering the limitations of legacy IAM/PAM tools and the critical need for purpose-built NHI governance. He highlights the top 5 steps necessary for securing NHIs. Nitish will also discuss the results from the latest KuppingerCole Leadership Compass on Non-Human Identity Management. This session is designed for IT leaders and IAM specialists seeking insights into the current NHI landscape.
