NHI Cheat Sheet

Your Quick Guide to Securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs)

NHIs outnumber human accounts 45:1, but most aren't monitored or governed. Learn how to find, secure, and manage them before attackers do.

API keys, service accounts, and tokens are today’s silent assassins. They never expire, never take a vacation, and they’re involved in 60% of cloud breaches.

This cheat sheet breaks down:

  • The 4 most critical NHI types and why attackers target them

  • Detection and response red flags that signal compromise

  • Practical lifecycle and governance frameworks for NHI control

  • Key metrics and a 3-phase roadmap for implementation

Walk away with immediate, actionable steps to reduce risk and regain control of your machine and service identities.


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