Table of Contents
The Enterprise Identity Universe: Users, Non-Humans, and Consumers
TL;DR: As enterprises adopt more cloud services and automation, identity management now extends far beyond human users. Non-human identities such as API keys, OAuth tokens, certificates, and service accounts are essential for connecting systems and running automated workloads securely. This infographic explains the three major identity categories: users, non-humans, and consumers, and shows why organizations need a unified IAM strategy to manage access, reduce security risks, and protect every type of identity across the enterprise.
Aembit Team
Product & Research
Published Aug 2024
Updated Sep 2026
50:1
Non-human to human identities
18
Agent threat classes mapped
0
Long-lived secrets required
No form · instant
Download the Infographics
Free PDF · no email required
- 1 pages
- 5 min read
Prefer the full report?
Table of Contents
Welcome to the universe of enterprise identity, where managing more than just people is the new normal. As businesses increasingly rely on automation and cloud technologies, non-human identities (NHIs) have become a critical part of the security landscape. These include API keys, OAuth tokens, certificates, and service accounts, all essential for seamless system integration, automation, and security.
Our latest infographic, “The Enterprise Identity Universe: Users, Non-Humans, and Consumers,” provides a cosmic, er comprehensive, overview of the three main types of identities crucial for enterprise security. By exploring the unique challenges and solutions associated with human users, workload identities, and consumer access, this resource highlights the importance of a unified approach to management for all identity-kind.
Explore the infographic to see how effective workload IAM, alongside traditional user and consumer identity security approaches, can propel your organization to a mature strategy for safeguarding all identity types.
Continue Exploring
Our learning center features all the latest resources to deepen your understanding of securing workload access, including how-to guides, videos, webinars, and more.
