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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 Matters

Welcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.

Why Securing NHIs Matters
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1:48

Chapter 1

Intro to the Series

Why Securing NHIs Matters
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Duration

1:48

Episode 1

Why Securing NHIs Matters

Welcome to the NHI Masterclass – an introduction to the series and what to expect.

What’s In a Name?
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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.

NHI Basics
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2:50

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.

The Business Impact of NHIs
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1:36

Episode 4

The Business Impact of NHIs

NHI-related risks can lead to real-world business consequences.

Supply Chain Risk of NHIs
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2:17

Episode 5

Supply Chain Risk of NHIs

The supply chain is one of the biggest threat vectors for Non-Human Identities.

The Human Side of NHIs
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3:20

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

NHI Types
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2:42

Episode 1

NHI Types

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

Tokens
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2:36

Episode 2

Tokens

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

API Keys
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2:27

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.

Service Accounts
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2:27

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.

How Did We End Up Here?
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5:00

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

NHI Security Capabilities
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2:51

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.

Discovery & Inventory
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2:25

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.

Context
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3:29

Episode 3

Context

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

Lifecycle Management
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2:32

Episode 4

Lifecycle Management

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

Breaking the Rotation Myth
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2:49

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.

Risk Management
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2:52

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.

Detection & Response
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2:30

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

Real-World Breaches
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2:22

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

The Path Forward
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1:59

Episode 1

The Path Forward

A final look at the future of NHI security and the emerging challenges ahead.

AI Agents
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2:32

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.

Assume Leak
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2:38

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.

Zero Trust
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3:06

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.