Detecting and Responding to Non-Human Identity Compromise

Non-human identities — service accounts, API keys, certificates, and automation credentials — are now prime targets for attackers. When compromised, these accounts provide adversaries with legitimate, high-privilege access that often goes unnoticed for months.

This playbook arms SOC teams with a practical, battle-tested framework to detect, investigate, and respond to these silent but dangerous compromises.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify the key indicators of non-human identity compromise before attackers establish persistence

• Apply detection rules and leverage critical log sources to expose malicious activity

• Run rapid response playbooks to contain threats without breaking critical business processes

• Build a maturity roadmap to strengthen your ITDR posture over time

Equip your team with the knowledge and tools to defend against one of today’s fastest-growing attack vectors.