Non-Human Identity Management at-a-Glance

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In today’s digital enterprise, non-human identities (NHIs) have exploded in number and importance. These include service accounts, API keys, access tokens, and other machine-generated credentials that power automation, cloud services, and software integrations. While they enable innovation and operational agility, they also introduce a fast-growing, often invisible threat surface.

This infographic offers a concise, high-impact overview of why non-human identity management is now an urgent priority for security teams. You’ll see the numbers that matter; how NHIs outnumber human identities by 20:1, how often they’re left untracked or unmanaged, and the specific ways attackers exploit them to breach sensitive systems.

In many organizations, NHIs operate unchecked. A single token or orphaned service account can be leveraged to escalate privileges, exfiltrate data, or persist undetected in critical infrastructure. The problem is compounded by a lack of ownership clarity, inconsistent secret rotation practices, and limited tooling focused on lifecycle management. CSPMs, IAMs, and secret managers only go so far, they often lack the visibility and context needed to fully secure this layer of access.

This visual resource is designed to help identity and security leaders communicate the scope and severity of the NHI problem. Whether you're building a business case for investment or educating stakeholders on risk exposure, the infographic illustrates the key metrics that matter, such as how many NHIs the average cloud account creates, what percentage are stale or overprivileged, and how often they’re involved in real-world incidents.

At Oasis, we believe solving the NHI challenge requires a shift to identity-first security. That means discovering every machine identity across cloud and on-prem, mapping its relationships and risk posture, and automating its entire lifecycle. Governance, visibility, and continuous remediation must extend beyond human users, and this infographic shows why.

Explore the numbers. Understand the risks. And learn why non-human identity management needs to be a core pillar of your cybersecurity strategy.

Download the infographic now.