Innovation Insight by Gartner®: Improve Security With Machine Identity and Access Management

Inadequate security for machine identities poses significant risks due to the extensive access and privileges granted to machine identity actors

There is confusion regarding the definition and scope of machine identity and access management (machine IAM), hindering effective management and security

Organizations lack confidence in assessing their machine identity landscape and adapting to evolving threats

Machine identity governance is typically siloed and inconsistent, leading to reduced security, higher admin costs, and more frequent security incidents.

Key recommendations include establishing a machine IAM strategy, creating a working group to investigate use cases, centralizing governance, and understanding current toolsets before integrating new solutions.

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Inadequate security for machine identities poses significant risks due to the extensive access and privileges granted to machine identity actors

There is confusion regarding the definition and scope of machine identity and access management (machine IAM), hindering effective management and security

Organizations lack confidence in assessing their machine identity landscape and adapting to evolving threats

Machine identity governance is typically siloed and inconsistent, leading to reduced security, higher admin costs, and more frequent security incidents.

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Summary

Machine IAM: Security Challenges and Strategic Recommendations for Organizational Implementation

Inadequate security for machine identities poses significant risks due to the extensive access and privileges granted to machine identity actors.

There is confusion regarding the definition and scope of machine identity and access management (machine IAM), hindering effective management and security.

Organizations lack confidence in assessing their machine identity landscape and adapting to evolving threats and technological advancements.

Machine identity governance is typically siloed and inconsistent, leading to reduced security, higher admin costs, and more frequent security incidents.

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