Today’s cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, making it increasingly difficult for organizations to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. When attackers compromise a non-human identity (NHI), they can quickly use it to move across systems, discovering weaknesses and compromising additional NHIs in minutes. While organizations often need months to detect and contain such breaches, quick detection and response can stop an attack in its tracks.
The rise of non-human entities in cyber security
By 2025 non-human identities will become the primary attack vector in cyber security. As businesses increasingly automate processes and implement AI and IoT technologies, the number of NHIs is growing exponentially. While these systems increase efficiency, they also create an expanded attack surface for cybercriminals.
NHIs are significantly different from human users, making traditional security tools such as multi-factor authentication and user behavior analytics less effective. Attackers can impersonate NHI, gaining unauthorized access to systems and bypassing normal defenses. Moreover, AI models themselves become targets for manipulation, allowing attackers to trick detection mechanisms. With their scalability and efficiency, NHIs enable attackers to orchestrate large-scale breaches, exploit APIs, and launch sophisticated supply chain attacks.
Introducing NHIDR
Recognizing the unique challenges associated with NHI, Entro has developed Inhuman detection and response (NHIDR) to address this critical security gap. NHIDR empowers organizations to proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with non-human identities by analyzing their behavior and detecting anomalies in real-time.
At the core of NHIDR is its ability to generate baseline behavior models for each NHI using historical data. This eliminates the need for “hold time” or long observation periods by accessing the data you need immediately. After setting these baselines, the NHIDR continuously monitors the NHI, identifying deviations that indicate misuse, abuse or threats. Unlike static inventory-based methods, NHIDR provides constant vigilance through dynamic, real-time analysis.
Real-time detection and automated response
Imagine this scenario: a cybercriminal in another country tries to access classified secrets stored on your system. NHIDR detects unauthorized activity instantly, flagging the anomaly and triggering an automated response. This may include revoking access tokens, changing credentials, or isolating the compromised individual. Simultaneously, NHIDR alerts your security team, allowing them to take quick and informed action.
This proactive capability is vital to combating day one threats – attacks that occur before security services can react. By automating the response process, NHIDR not only deters threats faster, but also reduces the manual workload on security teams, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives rather than firefighting.
Proactive security for a new era
NHIDR represents a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive security. Through continuous monitoring and analysis of NHI and secrets, it ensures that organizations can prevent breaches before they happen. Automated remediation processes, such as revocation of compromised tokens, minimize downtime and improve overall security.
Conclusion
NHIDR technology is revolutionizing cybersecurity by providing real-time detection, automated responses, and a proactive approach to securing non-human identities. With NHIDR, organizations can protect their assets, maintain compliance, and stay ahead of the threat landscape—because when it comes to protecting mission-critical systems, proactive defense is key.
