In the world of identity and access management (IAM), the term “identity” has traditionally referred to people — employees, contractors, partners, and customers. But in today’s highly automated, cloud-first environments, non-human identities (NHIs) now vastly outnumber human ones. And that shift brings new challenges, new risks, and new urgency for...
What is a digital identity? A digital identity is a collection of electronic information that represents a person, device, or organization within digital systems. It’s what allows users or devices to authenticate, gain access, and interact securely across networks, applications, and services. Key Components of a Digital Identity Depending on...
What is a non-human entity? A non-human entity (NHE) in cybersecurity and identity management refers to anything that interacts with digital systems but isn’t a person. These entities still need identities and permissions—just like users—but they operate automatically or programmatically. Why non-human entities matter in cybersecurity Just like human users,...
With every high-profile data breach, regulatory fine, and cyber insurance hike, the pressure mounts for enterprises to not only implement robust security measures but also ensure accountability at every level. And at the top of the accountability chain? The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The role of a CISO is...
What is cloud network security, and how does it work? Cloud network security refers to the practices, policies, technologies, and controls designed to protect cloud-based environments from cyber threats. As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud infrastructures—including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a...
The December 2013 Target hack remains one of the most infamous data breaches in cybersecurity history. The hackers stole 40 million credit card numbers, got the PII (Personal Identifiable Information) of 70 million people, cost Target upwards of $200 million, and ruined Christmas for probably every single person working in...
