What is Machine Identity Management? [2024 Guide]

Machine identity management is crucial for maintaining cybersecurity and protecting sensitive information. As technology advances, the number of machines within organizations grows exponentially, making it challenging to manage machine identities effectively. Poorly managed machine identities can lead to security breaches, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies. To address these challenges, organizations should adopt best practices such as proper documentation, continuous auditing, preventing excessive permissions, conducting regular audits, and adhering to regulatory requirements. Veza's Access Platform offers a unified solution for managing both human and non-human identities, providing complete visibility and intelligent analysis of effective permissions across all systems.