Securing Non-Human Identities: Balancing Security and Productivity

Modern enterprises don’t just manage human identities anymore. From cloud workloads and service accounts to Agentic AI and automation scripts, non-human identities (NHIs) now outnumber human users in most organizations. Yet, security teams face a paradox: while they’re responsible for securing NHIs, these identities are often created and managed by DevOps and development teams. This disconnect can lead to unchecked credential sprawl, privilege mismanagement, and security blind spots. In this interactive session with the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), we’ll break down what non-human identities are, why they matter, and the risks they introduce. More importantly, we’ll explore how security teams can move from reactive gatekeepers to proactive enablers—helping DevOps teams work more efficiently while reducing risk. Our experts will share practical strategies for securing NHIs without adding friction, covering workload authentication, API access, and secrets management. Whether you're struggling with visibility into non-human identities or looking to implement scalable security controls, this discussion will equip you with actionable insights to align security and DevOps, strengthening your overall identity security strategy.