Non-human identities (NHIs) in SaaS environments refer to accounts used by applications, bots, or automated processes rather than human users. These identities, including shadow apps and service accounts, often have broad permissions and access, making them vulnerable to exploitation. NHIs are typically less secure due to weak credential management and lack of monitoring. Mitigating risks involves SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and platforms like Falcon Shield to continuously monitor, detect, and protect against threats targeting non-human accounts.

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