· NHI Showcase ·

Non-Human Identity.

11 PANELS · 45:1 MACHINE-TO-HUMAN RATIO

Expert panels on managing the explosion of non-human identities — API keys, service accounts, secrets, and machine credentials that now outnumber human users by 45 to 1.

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01 · Flagship panel

The State of Secrets Sprawl 2025 in Cybersecurity

23.8M Credentials Leaked

Join security experts as they unpack the rise of secret sprawl—23.8M hard coded credentials leaked to public via GitHub in 2024 (up 25%) and even worse exposure in private repos—driven by cloud, microservices and AI "vibe-coding." Panelists expose breaches like NX/npm and prescribe pragmatic fixes—vaulting, mTLS, ephemeral credentials, CI/CD pre-commit checks and non-human identity governance—to inventory, detect and stop secrets before attackers exploit them.

Panelists

Lalit Choda Founder & CEO · Non-Human Identity Mgmt Group
Dwayne McDaniel Developer Advocate · GitGuardian
Robert Levine CEO & Co-Founder · TrustFour
Andrew Ostashen CISO · Marketplace

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02 · Panel NHI-02

AI-Driven Solutions for Tackling the Non-Human Identity Crisis

Join our panel discussion as we explore AI-driven solutions to the emerging non-human identity crisis. Discover how organizations can leverage AI to enhance visibility and management of non-human identities, such as bots and APIs, while addressing the security challenges that arise.

Sanjeev Ojha · Cyderes
Dwayne McDaniel · GitGuardian
JJ Kazakoff-Eigan · KeyBank
+1 more

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03 · Panel NHI-03

Securing Non-Human Identities in Critical Infrastructure, Operational Systems, Robotics & Automation

Practical strategies for securing NHIs in critical infrastructure and OT systems—covering legacy/proprietary constraints, machine secrets, credential lifecycle, least‑privilege and zero trust adaptations that preserve safety and uptime.

Sebastian Rohr · Umbrella Security
Sameer Bhanushali · Paramount
Omar Ahmed · PRIVSecure Solutions
+1 more

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04 · Panel NHI-04

AI and Non-Human Identity Management: Opportunities and Challenges

Learn how AI driven workloads and agents reshape non‑human identity management—turning service accounts, APIs and workloads into a rapidly proliferating, under protected attack surface.

Robert Levine · TrustFour
Macy Abbey · Okta
Jon Shende · Sutherland
+1 more

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05 · Panel NHI-05

CISO Alert: Human Identity & NHI Must be Addressed Together

Join CISOs and identity experts as they unpack why human and non‑human identities must be managed together—covering third party risk, access sprawl, just‑in‑time credentials and practical controls.

James Hauswirth · Cyderes
Shahar Ben-Hador · Radiant Security
JJ Kazakoff-Eigan · KeyBank
+1 more

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06 · Panel NHI-06

What Are Non-Human / Machine Identities

This panel explores the critical role of NHIs in modern cybersecurity, addressing their significance, challenges and the evolving landscape around NHIs. Experts delve into the complexities of managing NHIs amidst the rise of APIs, microservices, and automation.

Anthony Viggiano
Jim Rutt · The Dana Foundation
Steven Rennick · The Identity Underground
+1 more

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07 · Panel NHI-07

Securing Non-Human Identities In The Cloud

This panel focuses on securing NHIs in cloud environments, emphasizing their growing prevalence and associated risks. Experts explore strategies for governance, visibility, and management of NHIs, and the importance of adopting best practices such as just-in-time access and ephemeral credentials.

Omar Ahmed · PRIVSecure Solutions
Jon Shende · Sutherland
Sameer Bhanushali · Paramount

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08 · Panel NHI-08

The Rise Of Machines: Securing Non-Human Identities In A Connected World

This panel discussion explores the complexities of securing non-human identities (NHIs) in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Experts delve into the rise of machine identities, the challenges of governance, and the need for robust security measures.

Daniel Cohen · Paramount
Steven Rennick · The Identity Underground
Paul Lanzi · IDEnovate
+1 more

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09 · Panel NHI-09

Non-Human / Machine Identities - Why Now – Why Should You Be Concerned

This panel discussion delves into the critical topic of non-human machine identities (NHIs), exploring their historical context, current challenges and the urgency of addressing security concerns in an increasingly automated landscape.

Anthony Viggiano
Anusha Iyer · Corsha
James Hauswirth · Cyderes
+1 more

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10 · Panel NHI-10

Harnessing AI for Non-Human Identity Threat Detection

This panel explores how AI can be harnessed to detect and mitigate threats targeting non-human identities such as bots, APIs, IoT devices, and machine accounts. Experts discuss the AI driven approaches for anomaly detection and behavioral analytics.

Sanjeev Ojha · Cyderes
Jon Shende · Sutherland
James Hauswirth · Cyderes
+1 more

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11 · Panel NHI-11

The OWASP Non-Human Identity Top 10

This panel covers the OWASP Non-Human Identity Top-10, a comprehensive list of the most pressing security risks and vulnerabilities that non-human identities present to organizations. Experts share insights on these risks, many of which are related to weak lifecycle processes and controls.

Lalit Choda · Non-Human Identity Mgmt Group
Andrew McCormick · Aembit
Sameer Bhanushali · Paramount
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