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When we talk about identity in cybersecurity, most people think of usernames, passwords, and the occasional MFA prompt. But lurking beneath the surface is a growing threat that does not involve human credentials at all, as we witness the exponential growth of Non-Human Identities (NHIs).  At the top of mind when NHIs are mentioned, most security teams immediately think of Service Accounts . But NHIs go far beyond that. You've got Service Principals , Snowflake Roles , IAM Roles , and platform-specific constructs from AWS, Azure, GCP, and more. The truth is, NHIs can vary just as widely as the services and environments in your modern tech stack, and managing them means understanding this diversity. The real danger lies in how these identities authenticate. Secrets: The Currency of Machines Non-Human Identities, for the most part, authenticate using secrets : API keys, tokens, certificates, and other credentials that grant access to systems, data, and critical infrastructure. Th...

While Okta provides robust native security features, configuration drift, identity sprawl, and misconfigurations can provide opportunities for attackers to find their way in. This article covers four key ways to proactively secure Okta as part of your identity security efforts. Okta serves as the cornerstone of identity governance and security for organizations worldwide. However, this prominence has made it a prime target for cybercriminals who seek access to valuable corporate identities, applications, and sensitive data. While Okta provides robust native security features and recommended best practices, maintaining proper security controls requires constant vigilance. Configuration drift, identity sprawl, and misconfigurations can provide attackers a way into Okta and other apps if left unchecked. This article covers four key ways Nudge Security can help you proactively secure Okta as part of your efforts to harden your identity security posture. 1. Continuous Configuration ...