
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
Mr. NHI’s Human Identity in the Hot Seat

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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Non-Human and AI Identity Forum Posts
Our suggested reading for this week from our forum – with over 2,500 articles about NHIs, including Agentic AI.
- Gartner Highlights Astrix’s Innovative Take on AI Agent Security – Astrix Security
- Automating User Lifecycle Management (JML): How JML Strengthen Identity Security & Compliance – Clarity Security
- Securing Agentic AI: Best Practices for Identity & Access Management – Andromeda Security
- Understanding Token Sprawl: Hidden Risks in Cloud Security – Token Security
- Unlocking Security: A Guide to Hybrid Secret Scanners with SLMs – Entro Security
Latest Industry Announcements
Major updates shaping the NHI and identity security space this week:
Upcoming Events and Webinars
To support your learning journey, here are key events happening across the industry. They feature experts discussing the latest challenges and innovations in identity security:
- Securing Identities in a Surge of Cyberattacks: Best Practices – a webinar by RSA Security
- Understanding NHIs: Hidden Costs and Managing AI Risks – a webinar by One Identity
- Unlocking Security: How Obsidian Enhances Your Cyber Defense – a webinar by Obsidian Security
- Understanding Identity: Insights from the Adversary’s Perspective – a webinar by Radiant Logic
- AI Progress and Challenges: Why Identity Systems Need Upgrades – a webinar by Okta
- Mastering the 200-Day Certificate Rule: What You Need to Know – a webinar by CyberArk
- Fundamentals vs. AI Security: Key Insights from Recent Breaches – a webinar by Pathlock
- Master AI Governance in AWS: Secure Bedrock Workloads Now – a webinar by Sonrai Security
- Discover the Future of Autonomous Defense at Agentic SOC Summit – an event by CrowdStrike
- Beyond Profiles and Permission Sets: Understanding True Privilege in Salesforce – a webinar by BeyondTrust
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