Are Expenditures on NHI Justified?
Security Boulevard, Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Does Your Cybersecurity Strategy Justify NHI Costs?
Organizations must frequently evaluate their strategies to ascertain if the costs of implementing and maintaining specific security measures are justified. The scenario is no different when it comes to Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated costs. So, is the investment in NHI management justified? The answer, quite simply, is a resounding 'yes.' Let's delve into why.
NHIs: A Crucial Pillar of Cybersecurity
NHIs represent machine identities that include encrypted passwords, tokens, keys, or other unique identifiers that serve as 'passports'. The associated permissions granted by a destination server act as the 'visa' that allows the identity to operate. Hence, managing NHIs and their secrets involves not just securing the identities and permissions, but also monitoring their behaviors.