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The Non-Human & AI Identity Journal – Edition 52

Welcome to the latest edition of our Non-Human & AI Identity Journal, where we cover:

• Steven Rennick at Ciena is Mr. NHI’s Human Identity in the Hot Seat
• Our pick from our Non-Human & AI Identity Forum
• Upcoming Events, Webinars, Industry Announcements
• NHI Foundation Level Course
• Planning an NHI Program in 2026
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🎙 Mr. NHI’s Human Identity in the Hot Seat

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Steven Rennick is in the hot seat this week! Steven tackles 10 machine speed questions on identity management and security, diving into the complexities of Non-Human & Agentic AI identity. With rapid-fire insights, he explores the evolving landscape of digital identity and its implications for security.

Catch up on previous episodes of our Non-Human & AI Identity podcast here and join the conversation shaping the future of NHI security.

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💬 NHI & AI Identity Forum

Our suggested reading for this week from our forum – with over 2,500 articles about NHIs, including Agentic AI.

Understanding the TeamPCP Campaign: A Deep Dive into CI/CD Risks — Unosecur
ATLSECCON 2026: Navigating Modern Security Risks and Identity — GitGuardian
Gartner Highlights Astrix’s Innovative Take on AI Agent Security — Astrix Security
When Did “Access” Shift from Login to Authorization? Insights Explained — P0 Security
Automating User Lifecycle Management (JML): How JML Strengthen Identity Security & Compliance — Clarity Security
Effective Identity Controls to Mitigate OWASP AI Risks — Akeyless
Bridging the Control Gap in Third-Party Identity Risks — SailPoint
How Shadow AI Exposes Enterprises to Serious Security Risks — Saviynt
Securing Agentic AI: Best Practices for Identity & Access Management — Andromeda Security
Understanding Token Sprawl: Hidden Risks in Cloud Security — Token Security
Mastering EU AI Act Compliance: Key Requirements and Risks — Teleport
Unlocking Security: A Guide to Hybrid Secret Scanners with SLMs — Entro Security
Are Cryptocurrencies at Risk? Understanding Quantum Vulnerabilities — AppViewX
IAM vs CIAM: Key Differences and Choosing the Right Solution — Descope
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🏴 Latest Industry Announcements

Silverfort — Silverfort and SentinelOne Join Forces to Secure AI Identities
Aqua Security — Aqua Security Unveils Runtime Risk Dashboards and Agentic Response
AppViewX — AppViewX Acquires Eos: Strengthening AI and Machine Identity Security
Descope — Descope Unveils PromptAuth: AI-Driven Password Creation Tool
Apono — Introducing Justification Coach: AI for Enhanced Access Requests
Lumos — Lumos Launches Identity Security Agents that Turn Intelligence into Enhanced Security Posture at Scale
Curity — Curity Launches Access Intelligence for Real-Time AI Agent Authorization
Oleria Security — Oleria ends the era of legacy IGA with the launch of Adaptive Identity Governance
Palo Alto Networks — Palo Alto Networks Completes Acquisition of Koi to Secure the Agentic Endpoint
CrowdStrike — CrowdStrike Expands Strategic Collaboration with Intel to Secure the Next Generation of AI PCs
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📅 Upcoming Events & Webinars

Webinar

Securing Identities in a Surge of Cyberattacks: Best Practices

By RSA Security

Webinar

Understanding NHIs: Hidden Costs and Managing AI Risks

By One Identity

Webinar

Unlocking Security: How Obsidian Enhances Your Cyber Defense

By Obsidian Security

Webinar

Understanding Identity: Insights from the Adversary’s Perspective

By Radiant Logic

Webinar

AI Progress and Challenges: Why Identity Systems Need Upgrades

By Okta

Webinar

Mastering the 200-Day Certificate Rule: What You Need to Know

By CyberArk

Webinar

Fundamentals vs. AI Security: Key Insights from Recent Breaches

By Pathlock

Webinar

Master AI Governance in AWS: Secure Bedrock Workloads Now

By Sonrai Security

Conference

Discover the Future of Autonomous Defense at Agentic SOC Summit

By CrowdStrike

Webinar

Beyond Profiles and Permission Sets: Understanding True Privilege in Salesforce

By BeyondTrust

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🎓 Training & Certification

Our CPD Certified NHI Foundation Level course delivers practical guidance on governing, managing, and securing NHIs, including AI agents. Developed by Mr NHI, it’s designed for beginners, security professionals, and IT leaders, with hundreds of learners and an average 5-star rating.

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📅 Are you planning a NHI Program in 2026 including Agentic AI?

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