OWASP NHI Top 10: Are Your Machine Credentials Plotting Against You?
The OWASP Non-Human Identity Top 10 tackles a rising cybersecurity concern: non-human identities. From reused service accounts to long-lived secrets, NHIs are like unattended toddlers in a candy store—chaotic and prone to mishap. This project offers a guide to prevent your systems from turning into a playground for mischievous NHI antics!
Hot Take:
Well folks, it seems the machines have taken over—our security guidelines, that is! The OWASP officially rolled out its newest project, the Non-Human Identity (NHI) Top 10. So now, not only do we have to worry about humans screwing up, but also those pesky machine credentials running amok. Who knew API keys and service accounts could be such drama queens?
Key Points:
- OWASP’s new NHI Top 10 highlights security risks related to machine identities like API keys and service accounts.
- Human misuse of NHIs, such as repurposing them for manual tasks, can lead to privilege abuse.
- NHI reuse and long-lived secrets increase vulnerability and risk of breaches.
- Improper offboarding of NHIs creates significant security gaps and exposure to insider threats.
- OWASP NHI Top 10 aims to provide standardized guidance for tackling these unique security challenges.
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