Machine identity or Non-human identity (NHI) security is the process of managing and securing the digital identities of non-human entities, such as applications, APIs, and devices - to control their access to resources and prevent unauthorised activity.

In modern IT environments, where machines and software increasingly interact with each other on their own, machine identity security provides the framework for authenticating these non-human entities and managing their access to critical resources.

As the number of interconnected devices and automated processes grows, managing and securing non-human identities is essential to mitigate the risk of breaches and unauthorised access.

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