Are AI managed NHIs reliable in identity management

This article explains the role and management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)—machine identities—in modern cybersecurity, emphasizing AI-driven, autonomous IAM to secure the full lifecycle from discovery and classification to threat detection and remediation. It highlights benefits such as reduced risk, improved compliance, efficiency, visibility, and cost savings, and outlines key practices (baseline behavior, interdepartmental collaboration, adaptive technologies) while noting challenges including legacy systems, over-reliance on automation, decentralized identity sprawl, and IoT growth. The piece positions strong NHI governance as essential for resilient, proactive cloud security.