Artificial Intelligence Risks: Non-Human Identities Expose Security Vulnerabilities

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Critical Flaw in Automation Infrastructure Leaves Businesses Exposed to Severe Security Risks

A recent study by Keeper Security highlights a significant blind spot in corporate security due to the rapid adoption of automation.

Nearly half of organizations have granted AI-powered tools access to sensitive data and critical systems.
Only 28% of security professionals have visibility into non-human identities across cloud, office, and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments.

Lack of Oversight Allows Excessive Privileges

This lack of oversight allows for excessive privileges to be granted to software agents without proper supervision.

According to the study, 53% of experts surveyed view this issue as their top security risk.

Security Breaches Resulting from Machine Credentials

Security breaches resulting from machine credentials or non-human identities (NHIs) have already occurred in over 40% of companies.

Another 32% are unsure if they have been compromised.
Automated detection and response measures are used by only 26% of companies.

Need for Unified Approach to Manage AI Agents

Keeper Security’s research highlights the urgent need for a unified approach to manage AI agents, combining password management and secrets control to safeguard data.

“Managing AI Agents should now become a top priority to prevent hackers from executing a major data breach,” says Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security.

Importance of Visibility and Oversight

The study emphasizes the importance of visibility and oversight in addressing the risks associated with automation.

By acknowledging these challenges and implementing effective solutions, organizations can mitigate the severe security risks posed by non-human identities and ensure the integrity of their critical systems.