What Role Does Proactive Handling of Cloud Identities Play in Avoiding Breaches?
As cybersecurity experts, we are vested in the responsibility of providing guidance and oversight to other professionals in the cybersecurity sphere. A topic that has been gaining traction in recent years is Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. NHIs are machine identities used in cybersecurity, combined with a “Secret” – an encrypted identifier and the permissions granted to them by a server.
With the increasing reliance of various industries like financial services, healthcare, travel, and DevOps on the cloud, managing NHIs has become a key aspect in maintaining a secure cloud environment. The objective is to bridge the disconnect between security and R&D teams, thus eliminating potential security gaps.
The Integral Elements of NHI and Secrets Security Management
The all-encompassing approach to NHI Management addresses every aspect of securing machine identities and their secrets – from identification and categorization to threat detection and resolution. This differs from limited protection solutions like secret scanners. NHI Management platforms provide…
