The process of creating and managing non-human identities in digital systems.
Description
User provisioning in the context of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) refers to the systematic process of establishing, managing, and decommissioning digital identities that are not tied to human users. NHIs can include service accounts, application identities, IoT devices, bots, and more. These identities are crucial for enabling automated processes and interactions within software ecosystems. Effective user provisioning for NHIs involves defining access controls, roles, and permissions to ensure that these identities can perform their designated functions securely and efficiently. Additionally, it encompasses the lifecycle management of these identities, from their creation and configuration to monitoring and eventual retirement. Proper user provisioning helps organizations minimize security risks, ensure compliance, and maintain operational efficiency by automating the management of identities that do not require human intervention.
Examples
- Provisioning a service account for a cloud application to access databases.
- Creating an API key for a machine learning model to interact with other services.
Additional Information
- User provisioning for NHIs is essential for maintaining security and compliance in modern IT environments.
- Automation tools can streamline the provisioning process, reducing manual errors and operational overhead.
References
- Monitor Your Non-Human Identities - Permiso Security
- The Invisible Army of Non-Human Identities - Dark Reading
- A Human's Guide to Non-Human Identities (NHIs) - Aembit
- Non-Human Identity Management - Veza
- What is a Non-Human Identity? | Silverfort Glossary
- Security Operations for Non-Human Identities - The Hacker News
- The Complete Guide to the Growing Impact of Non-Human Identities ...
- The State of Non-Human Identity Security | CSA
- Navigating the Growing Challenges of Non-Human Identities in IT
- Non-Human Identity Management: A Guide - Cycode