Non-human identities: the new challenge for corporate cybersecurity

1 min. read 28/05/2026

Digital identities no longer represent only human users.

Today, APIs, bots and AI agents operate with privileges equivalent to employees.

This change redefines the traditional security model.

The rise of automated identities

Modern corporate environments include:

  • microservices
  • automated pipelines
  • intelligent agents
  • external integrations

Each of these represents a new active identity.

Why this increases operational risk

Without proper management:

credentials accumulate
accesses remain active
integrations become invisible

Governance needs to evolve along with digital architecture.

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