What role does NHI play in secure tech environments

The article explains the concept and importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) for securing machine-to-machine interactions, detailing their lifecycle (discovery, classification, threat detection, remediation), benefits (risk reduction, compliance, efficiency, visibility, cost savings), and challenges (identity sprawl, secrets management). It recommends strategies including Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, RBAC, regular secret rotation, and training, emphasizing multi-industry relevance—especially in regulated, cloud-heavy environments—and the role of NHI management in regulatory compliance and operational resilience.