Securing the Future of Identity Security

Watch the full podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf_8c02q_Gc&ab_channel=AndromedaSecurity/?source=nhimg

In this episode of Cyber Bytes, host Steffen Foley interviews our Co-founder and CPO of Andromeda Security, Ashish Shah, on the evolving role of identity security in cloud and SaaS environments.

Identity as the Primary Attack Vector

Ashish underscores that identity, not perimeter defenses—is now the main attack vector in cybersecurity. Traditional tools fall short because identity data is fragmented across IDPs, SaaS platforms, cloud providers, and CMDBs. Andromeda addresses this by aggregating identity data into a unified graph-based data lake, applying ML-driven risk models, behavioral analytics, and anomaly detection to deliver comprehensive identity security.

Platform Approach vs. Fragmented Tools

Instead of siloed solutions (IGA, PAM, or NHI-only tools), Andromeda’s platform-centric model supports:

• Just-in-time (JIT) privileged access

• Lifecycle management

• Compliance automation

• Continuous posture monitoring

This allows customers to start with visibility and risk scoring, and scale to advanced, dynamic access enforcement within a single system.

Zero Trust and Least Privilege in Action

Static privileged access models don’t fit dynamic cloud environments. Andromeda enables risk-based, automated JIT access to minimize blast radius while maintaining business agility, a critical balance for cloud-native enterprises.

The Rise of Non-Human Identities & Agentic AI

Ashish highlights the emerging risks of non-human identities (NHIs), service accounts, API tokens, and AI agents. With the rise of agentic AI, these entities behave with human-like unpredictability, blurring traditional governance lines. Andromeda is developing frameworks to secure this hybrid category through lifecycle policies, anomaly detection, and dynamic risk management.

Customer Maturity & Tailored Journeys

Organizations’ identity security maturity varies widely. Some need foundational visibility and discovery, while others are ready for advanced risk-based automation. Andromeda’s extensible platform supports both, enabling incremental adoption and operational alignment.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Andromeda is doubling down on AI-driven automation, dynamic risk-based decision-making, and seamless integration into enterprise workflows. Its long-term vision is to be a strategic partner to customers by unifying human and non-human identity governance into one intelligent, adaptable system.

Bottom Line

Identity is no longer just an IT problem, it’s the core of enterprise security. Andromeda’s unified data-driven platform positions organizations to handle today’s identity risks and tomorrow’s AI-driven challenges with precision, agility, and resilience.