The rise of Non-Human Identities has transformed security challenges. Yet, most organizations still struggle to manage them effectively.
Our NHI Masterclass is a curated video library designed to help security teams understand and secure NHIs with practical, expert-led insights.
Welcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.
Chapter 1
1:48Welcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.
3:19Unpacking the term 'Non-Human Identities' to cut through the jargon and clear up industry confusion.
2:50NHIs run your infrastructure - but most teams don’t know how many exist, where they live, or what they’re doing.
1:36NHI-related risks can lead to real-world business consequences.
2:17The supply chain is one of the biggest threat vectors for Non-Human Identities.
3:20NHIs may be non-human, but human behavior shapes how they’re created, managed, abused, and forgotten.
Chapter 2
2:42A breakdown of key NHI types - tokens, API keys, secrets, service accounts and certificates.
2:36Tokens are a foundational form of NHis - typically short-lived, ephemeral, and bearer-based - but they are often mishandled.
2:27API keys are usually static and long-lived, making them a persistent security risk. Securing them properly is essential to reducing exposure.
2:27Service accounts often hold more power than any employee - yet they’re rarely monitored. Understanding their role in each environment is key to securing them.
5:00Exploring how we got from hardcoded secrets to sprawling NHIs - and why traditional tools like vaults and scanners aren’t enough.
Chapter 3
2:51A mature NHI security program is built on a few essential pillars: discovery, context, lifecycle management, risk management, and detection and response.
2:25You can’t secure what you don’t know. Discovery and inventory are the first steps to gaining visibility and control over NHIs.
3:29Inventory tells you what exists. Context tells you what matters - and helps prioritize what to secure first.
2:32NHIs need governance from creation to decommissioning. Without audits, reviews, and lifecycle management, they turn into security debt.
2:49Rotating secrets isn’t enough. Attackers move in seconds. Clutch’s research debunks rotation and shows why it’s time to rethink NHI security.
2:52Not all NHI risks are created equal. From lifecycle and access to usage, storage, and compliance - understanding risk categories is key to prioritizing what matters.
2:30Detection & Response is about spotting when NHIs are misused - and act fast. Because attackers exploiting NHIs don’t trigger login alerts. They blend in.
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
1:59A final look at the future of NHI security and the emerging challenges ahead.
2:32AI agents are creating and using NHIs at scale - fast. This shift is expanding the attack surface faster than teams can react.
2:38It’s time for a new mindset. “Assume Leak” is the security mindset that requires adotpion in order to be able to cope with NHI risks in 2025 and beyond.
3:06Assume Leak mandates a Zero Trust approach to NHIs - where continuous validation, Least Privilege, and real-time enforcement are a must.
