Podcast
The Non-Human & AI Identity Podcast
Hosted by Mr. NHI - NHI Mgmt Group · EN
By Humans for Humans, No AI Generated Content
Mr. NHI hosts and shares the voices shaping the future of Non-Human & Agentic AI Identity.
SME discussions, webinars, keynotes and panel sessions from conferences, summits and workshops and much more.
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Heiko Karl is Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat
May 2800:06:30Tap to summarizeMost organisations are deploying AI agents faster than they can govern them — and the identity security gap that creates is already being exploited.Heiko Karl, CEO of Nexis, faces 10 rapid-fire questions on the blind spots organisations can no longer afford to ignore. From whether NHI threats are being systematically underestimated, to whether IAM for AI is now more critical than AI for IAM itself — this clip cuts straight to where security strategy is falling short.Do AI agents behave more like employees or software? Should they require background checks before deployment? Is time-to-market pressure quietly stripping security controls from agentic rollouts? And when a machine identity is breached — who in your organisation actually owns that problem?🔑 Key Takeaways:AI agents are proliferating as ungoverned identities — most PAM and IAM frameworks have no answer for them yetThe employee-vs-software question for agents isn't philosophical — it determines how you govern, audit, and revoke accessOrganisations are consistently prioritising speed to market over security controls for agentic deployments, and the blast radius is growingIn this clip, Heiko Karl, CEO at Nexis, delivers machine-speed answers on NHI security, agentic AI governance, and why the same mistakes made with machine identities are being repeated with AI agents right now.#CyberSecurity #NonHumanIdentity #IAM #ZeroTrust #AIAgents #PrivilegedAccess #IdentitySecurity #shorts
Transcribe →Eleanor Meritt is Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat
May 2800:11:31Tap to summarizeMost organisations are still treating machine identities like a footnote in their security strategy — and AI agents are about to make that a catastrophic mistake.Eleanor Merrit, President of Arcon, faces 10 rapid-fire questions on the blind spots organisations can no longer afford to ignore. From whether NHI threats are being systematically underestimated, to whether IAM for AI is now more critical than AI for IAM itself — this clip covers the questions most security leaders are still avoiding.Are AI agents more like employees or software? Do they need background checks? Is time-to-market pressure quietly gutting security controls for agentic deployments? And when a machine identity is breached — who actually owns it?🔑 Key Takeaways:Most IAM frameworks were never designed for non-human identities — AI agents are exposing that gap in real timePAM is facing a fundamental rethink as autonomous agents operate with privileged access outside traditional governance modelsOwnership of breached machine identities remains undefined in most organisations, creating accountability voids that attackers are already exploitingIn this clip, Eleanor Merrit, President at Arcon, delivers machine-speed answers on NHI security, agentic AI governance, and why the window to get this right is closing fast.#CyberSecurity #NonHumanIdentity #IAM #ZeroTrust #AIAgents #PrivilegedAccess #IdentitySecurity #shorts
Transcribe →Ep #11 - Securing AI Agents In Runtime
May 2800:47:15Tap to summarizeAI Agents Don't Have Identity — They Have Access. That's the Problem.Most security teams are still applying human and machine identity frameworks to AI agents. It won't hold. Agents with memory, tool access, and the ability to spawn sub-agents operate in a fundamentally different threat space — and the credentials sitting in that memory are a live vulnerability right now.In this episode, Oded Hareven, CEO and Co-Founder of Akeyless, breaks down why static entitlements and session tokens can't govern non-deterministic behaviour — and what a runtime authority model actually looks like in practice.What's covered:- Why credentials in agent memory aren't just a bad practice — they're game over (the Pocket OS breach shows exactly how)- The architectural shift from identity to per-action, intent-aware authorisation- How an AI gateway proxy gives you traceability, choke-point control, and ephemeral credential issuance — and why nothing else does- Agent-to-agent delegation: how OAuth-style context passing should work, how it's being done dangerously wrong, and what accountability collapse looks like- Why current IAM frameworks aren't mature enough for complex agentic architecturesEssential listening for CISOs, IAM architects, platform engineers, and anyone building or governing agentic AI in production.Key Moments:Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat 1:40 – 12:38: What makes AI agents fundamentally different from machines and humans? 13:00 – 17:00Why credentials in agent memory are a critical security failure 17:00 – 20:00The shift from identity to "runtime authority" — a new security paradigm 21:20 – 24:40. The AI gateway proxy — how it works as a policy engine and kill switch 24:40 – 31:30Agent-to-agent delegation: the governance time bomb 31:40 – 37:20Are current frameworks mature enough for complex agentic architectures? 37:20 – 39:40Akeyless's agentic runtime authority vision and what's coming 39:40 – 42:00Key takeaways and where to start securing AI agents today 42:00 – 45:00Closing thoughts and Identiverse 2025 preview 45:00 – 47:00📚 NHI Knowledge Centre: nhimg.org 🔗 Learn more about Akeyless: akeyless.io 🎟️ Non-Human & AI Identity Summit at Identiverse — June 15Subscribe below and Follow Us On:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/non-human-identity-management-groupTiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mr_non_human_identity#cybersecurity #ai #artificialintelligence #nonhumanidentity #iam #aiagents #zerotrust #airisks #runtime #akeyless
Transcribe →Adil Khan is Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat
Apr 1700:04:32Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a top identity security expert gets grilled by Mr NHI on cybersecurity and identity governance? 🔥Adil Khan, CEO of SafePaaS, faces 10 rapid-fire machine-speed questions on Non-Human Identity (NHI) security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity governance, and the blind spots organisations can no longer afford to ignore.👉 Are organisations truly taking NHI security risks seriously?👉 Is your IAM strategy built for a world of AI agents, automation, and machine identities?👉 Who is responsible when a Non-Human Identity is breached?#NonHumanIdentity #NHI #IdentitySecurity #IAM #CyberSecurity #MachineIdentity #AIAgents #AgenticAI #IDSA #IdentityGovernance #ZeroTrust #PAM #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #WorkloadIdentity
Transcribe →David Goldschlag is Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat
Apr 1600:03:07Tap to summarizeDavid Goldschlag, CEO and co-founder of Aembit, faces 10 rapid-fire machine-speed questions on Non-Human Identity (NHI) security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity governance, and the blind spots organisations can no longer afford to ignore.⚡ Are organisations underestimating NHI threats?⚡ Is your IAM built for AI agents and machine identities?⚡ If a machine identity is breached… who owns it? Security is evolving fast—and it’s no longer just about humans.#CyberSecurity #IAM #ZeroTrust #AI #MachineIdentity #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps
Transcribe →Steven Rennick is Mr NHI's Human Identity In The Hot Seat
Apr 1500:03:00Tap to summarizeSteven Rennick, Senior Leader of IT Architecture at Ciena, faces 10 rapid-fire machine-speed questions on Non-Human Identity (NHI) security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity governance, and the blind spots organisations can no longer afford to ignore.⚡ Are companies actually taking NHI threats seriously?⚡ Is your IAM ready for AI agents and machine identities?⚡ When a machine identity is breached… who’s accountable?The future of security isn’t human. Are you prepared?#CyberSecurity #IAM #ZeroTrust #AI #MachineIdentity #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps
Transcribe →Ian Forrest is Mr NHI's Human Identity in the Hot Seat
Apr 1400:04:01Tap to summarizeAI is evolving faster than most organisations can secure it. The real question is - are you ready?In this episode of Human Identity in the Hot Seat, Mr NHI sits down with Ian Forrest from Andromeda Security to unpack the growing challenges at the intersection of AI security, identity management, and data privacy.As businesses rapidly integrate AI, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer just about driving efficiency — it’s about protecting AI systems, managing identities, and controlling access at scale.Welcome to the next frontier: “IAM for AI.”🎙️ What we dive into:Why traditional IAM models are being reshaped by AI adoptionHow AI is redefining roles, workflows, and the future of workThe rise of sophisticated AI-driven cyber threats and exploitation techniques. Real-world approaches to strengthening security in AI-enabled enterprises, where data privacy risks are increasing — and how to stay ahead of them🚀 Whether you're a CISO, cybersecurity expert, tech leader, or AI builder, this conversation delivers actionable insights to help you stay ahead in an AI-driven world.- Connect with Lalit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-choda-5b924120/- Connect with Ian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpforrest/#AISecurity #AICybersecurity #IAM #AIrisks #LLMsecurity #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #AIhacking #TechTrends #InfoSec
Transcribe →Chris Danby is Mr NHI's Human Identity in the Hot Seat
Apr 1300:07:28Tap to summarizeAI is creating new security risks faster than companies can respond. Is your organisation prepared?In this episode of Human Identity in the Hot Seat, Mr NHI speaks with Chris Danby from Apono about the urgent challenges emerging at the crossroads of AI security, identity management, and data privacy.As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, the conversation is evolving. It’s no longer just about leveraging AI for efficiency - it’s about securing AI systems, identities, and access at scale.Welcome to the era of “IAM for AI.”In this episode, we discuss- The next evolution of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AI-driven environments- The discussion explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work - Emerging AI-powered cyber threats, including LLM vulnerabilities and AI hacking techniques- Proven approaches to AI risk management and enterprise security strategy- Critical data privacy risks in AI systems that organisations must address now🚀 Whether you're a CISO, cybersecurity professional, tech executive, or AI innovator, this episode provides practical insights to help you stay ahead of AI-driven threats and security challenges.- Connect with Lalit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-choda-5b924120/- Connect with Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-danby/#AISecurity #AICybersecurity #IAM #AIrisks #LLMsecurity #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #AIhacking #TechTrends #InfoSec
Transcribe →Justin Woody is Mr NHI's Human Identity in the Hot Seat
Apr 1200:02:11Tap to summarizeAI is changing cybersecurity faster than most organisations can keep up. Are you ready?In this episode of Human Identity in the Hot Seat, Mr NHI sits down with Justin Woody from Twine Security to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI cybersecurity, identity management, and data privacy risks.As businesses race to adopt AI, the real question is no longer “How can AI improve IAM?” — it’s “How do we secure AI itself?”This shift toward IAM for AI is critical—and often overlooked.🔍 In this episode, we break down:- Where Identity and Access Management (IAM) is heading in AI-powered systems- How AI is reshaping the future of work and digital identities- The rise of AI-driven cyber attacks and LLM security threats- Actionable strategies for AI risk management and enterprise security- The most urgent data privacy challenges in modern AI environments💡 If you're a CISO, security professional, tech leader, or AI builder, this conversation delivers practical insights to help you navigate the next wave of AI security threats and governance challenges.- Connect with Lalit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-choda-5b924120/- Connect with Justin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwoody1/#AIcybersecurity #LLMsecurity #IdentityManagement #AIrisks #Cybersecurity #IAM #AIsecurity #DataPrivacy #AIhacking #informationsecurity
Transcribe →Rohit Ganguly is Mr NHI's Human Identity in the Hot Seat
Apr 1100:01:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Human Identity in the Hot Seat, Mr NHI sits down with Rohit Ganguly from Descope to unpack the most pressing threats at the intersection of AI cybersecurity and identity management.As AI adoption accelerates, the conversation has shifted — experts are no longer just asking "how do we use AI for IAM?" but "how do we build IAM for AI?" This episode breaks down exactly why that distinction matters.What we cover:- The future of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AI-driven environments- The future of the workforce in light of AI - How AI hacking tactics are evolving — and what defenders must do now- Practical AI risk management strategies for security leaders- Data privacy concerns in AI systems your organisation can't ignoreWhether you're in cybersecurity, tech leadership, or AI development, this conversation will help you stay ahead.- Connect with Lalit on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-choda-5b924120/- Connect with Rohit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-ganguly/#AIcybersecurity #LLMsecurity #IdentityManagement #AIrisks #Cybersecurity #IAM #AIsecurity #DataPrivacy #AIhacking #informationsecurity
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