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Machine Identity in Cybersecurity and IAM
Machine Identity in Cybersecurity and IAM
Who it's for:
  • InfoSec Professionals
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  • IT / Cybersecurity Liaisons 
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Machine Identity in Cybersecurity and IAM

Release Date: 09/19/2023

Identity management is a crucial aspect of information security, as it ensures that only authorized individuals and entities have access to sensitive data and resources. With the increasing use of technology in today's organizations, identity management has expanded to include (but is not limited to) machine identities (anything other than human), such as device identities, digital identities, and workload identities. This whitepaper aims to define machine identities, explore their history and significance, and provide best practices for managing and governing the risks associated with them.

Key Takeaways

In this article, we aim to provide an overview of:
  • Definition of Machine Identities
  • Background History
  • Differences From Human Identities
  • Protecting Machine Identities
  • Challenges with Machine Identities
  • Best Practices
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Cyber Security Architect at 6point6

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Governance, Risk & Compliance at Semperis

Heinrich is a recognized Information Protection and Zero Trust expert who started out in Law, and pivoted to his love of technology during the Tech Boom. He has led teams at software innovators and large financial institutions, has authored entire Information Security Policy stores, and has protected data at both 280,000 seat regulated enterprises and SAAS-based startup unicorns. He is passionate about Privacy and Zero Trust, as well as Def...

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