Vendor Capability:
Effective remediation of Non-Human Identities requires automatic and proactive capabilities to minimize security risks and ensure efficient management. A key aspect of this approach is the ability to automatically identify the owner of any NHI and the relevant Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifact, ensuring accountability and speeding up the response process. Organizations can enable faster and more targeted actions by routing alerts with prescriptive instructions directly to the appropriate person. Leveraging advanced AI to generate precise remediation steps based on IaC technologies further enhances efficiency.
Questions to ask an NHI Provider
Does your solution automatically identify the owner and relevant Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts associated with non-human identities?
Can your solution trigger predefined remediation workflows automatically based on alert severity, and how customizable are these workflows?
How does your solution handle access reviews for service accounts, including identifying unused accounts or providing right-sizing recommendations?
Functionalities
Description
Detect unusual or abnormal behavior patterns of NHIs
Continuously monitor NHIs for deviations from normal usage patterns, such as unexpected API calls, data access, excessive privilege requests, or requests from unusual source IPs or geo locations. Behavioral analytics help identify potential threats, compromised credentials, or misuse.
Real-time monitoring of access attempts and activities associated with NHIs
Tracks authentication attempts, permission changes, and rejected API calls to detect unauthorized or suspicious activity. Provides visibility into NHI interactions across cloud and on-premise environments.
Alerting and notification to security teams or administrators of detected threats or suspicious activities involving NHIs
Generates real-time alerts when anomalous or high-risk activities are detected, ensuring security teams can respond quickly. Integrates with SIEM, SOAR, or XDR platforms for automated incident response.
Detect authentication from suspicious IPs
Identifies NHIs authenticating from high-risk or blacklisted IP addresses, such as TOR nodes, foreign locations, or known attacker infrastructure.