NHI Masterclass
Master NHI Security with Expert-Led Sessions
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.
Chapter 1 • episode 1
Why Securing NHIs MattersWelcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.

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Chapter 1
Intro to the Series

1:48
Episode 1
Why Securing NHIs Matters
Welcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.

3:19
Episode 2
What’s In a Name?
Unpacking the term 'Non-Human Identities' to cut through the jargon and clear up industry confusion.

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Episode 3
NHI Basics
NHIs run your infrastructure - but most teams don’t know how many exist, where they live, or what they’re doing.

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Episode 4
The Business Impact of NHIs
NHI-related risks can lead to real-world business consequences.

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Episode 5
Supply Chain Risk of NHIs
The supply chain is one of the biggest threat vectors for Non-Human Identities.

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Episode 6
The Human Side of NHIs
NHIs may be non-human, but human behavior shapes how they’re created, managed, abused, and forgotten.
Chapter 2
NHI Types

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Episode 1
NHI Types
A breakdown of key NHI types - tokens, API keys, secrets, service accounts and certificates.

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Episode 2
Tokens
Tokens are a foundational form of NHIs - typically short-lived, ephemeral, and bearer-based - but they are often mishandled.

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Episode 3
API Keys
API keys are usually static and long-lived, making them a persistent security risk. Securing them properly is essential to reducing exposure.

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Episode 4
Service Accounts
Service accounts often hold more power than any employee - yet they’re rarely monitored. Understanding their role in each environment is key to securing them.

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Episode 5
How Did We End Up Here?
Exploring how we got from hardcoded secrets to sprawling NHIs - and why traditional tools like vaults and scanners aren’t enough.
Chapter 3
NHI Security Capabilities

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Episode 1
NHI Security Capabilities
A mature NHI security program is built on a few essential pillars: discovery, context, lifecycle management, risk management, and detection and response.

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Episode 2
Discovery & Inventory
You can’t secure what you don’t know. Discovery and inventory are the first steps to gaining visibility and control over NHIs.

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Episode 3
Context
Inventory tells you what exists. Context tells you what matters - and helps prioritize what to secure first.

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Episode 4
Lifecycle Management
NHIs need governance from creation to decommissioning. Without audits, reviews, and lifecycle management, they turn into security debt.

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Episode 5
Breaking the Rotation Myth
Rotating secrets isn’t enough. Attackers move in seconds. Clutch’s research debunks rotation and shows why it’s time to rethink NHI security.

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Episode 6
Risk Management
Not all NHI risks are created equal. From lifecycle and access to usage, storage, and compliance - understanding risk categories is key to prioritizing what matters.

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Episode 7
Detection & Response
Detection & 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
Real-World Breaches

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Episode 1
Real-World Breaches
Breaking down high-profile breaches where NHIs were the root cause - and the key lessons learned.
Chapter 5
The Path Forward

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Episode 1
The Path Forward
A final look at the future of NHI security and the emerging challenges ahead.

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Episode 2
AI Agents
AI agents are creating and using NHIs at scale - fast. This shift is expanding the attack surface faster than teams can react.

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Episode 3
Assume Leak
It’s time for a new mindset. “Assume Leak” is the security mindset that requires adoption in order to be able to cope with NHI risks in 2025 and beyond.

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Episode 4
Zero Trust
Assume Leak mandates a Zero Trust approach to NHIs - where continuous validation, Least Privilege, and real-time enforcement are a must.