If you’ve glanced at any security blog or news outlet in the past few months, you've probably heard about the rising risks of non-human identities (aka NHIs).

NHIs is a new(ish) term used to describe when a machine, application or service is given credentials to perform an automated task or action. In the on-prem world, the most common NHIs are service accounts, but there are many other types too, including API keys, system accounts, and OAuth tokens. They’re all essential to the functioning of modern environments both in the cloud and on-prem—and have been for a long time.  

But there’s a problem: adversaries don’t just hack people. NHIs are notoriously under-observed, under-protected and over-privileged—and their numbers are growing exponentially. Combine these four factors together, and it’s easy to see why NHIs are prime targets for attackers seeking ways to slip through the cracks and move undetected through environments.  

We’re here to cut through the complexity and get to what really matters: what the NHI landscape looks like today, what these risks mean for you, and what you can do about them.  

NHIs are a force multiplier—for you and your adversaries