In this episode of Access Granted, we sit down with Palak Chheda, Britive’s Principal Architect to dive deep into practical strategies for securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within GitHub workflows. 

As automation and CI/CD pipelines become critical in cloud environments, the need to secure machine identities and ephemeral tokens has never been greater. 

We walk through a live demo showcasing how Britive's Just-In-Time (JIT) privilege management eliminates the risks associated with static credentials and API keys. 

Discover how Workload Federation can authenticate GitHub Actions dynamically, enabling true Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) for infrastructure components. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The risks of static API keys and long-lived tokens in GitHub workflows. 

• How to use workload identity federation to achieve ZSP. 

• Real-world examples of securing CI/CD processes with Britive. 

• The benefits of ephemeral credentials and dynamic permissions management. 

🎧 Listen now and transform how you manage NHIs in your cloud infrastructure! 

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In this episode of Access Granted, we dive deep into one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges today: non-human identities (NHIs). As automation, AI, and cloud services expand, NHIs — like API keys, service accounts, and machine credentials — are growing at an alarming rate. Yet, many organizations fail to track, secure, or even acknowledge their existence, despite their potential impact on identity security. 

Two identity security leaders, Lalit Choda, Founder of the NHI Management Group, and Art Poghosyan, CEO and Co-Founder of Britive, share their insight and expertise on: 

✅ The explosion of NHIs & why they’ve grown to outnumber human identities in the cloud 

✅ How NHIs are exploited in breaches, drawing from big examples  

✅ Why static credentials are a ticking time bomb & how to eliminate them 

✅ Best practices for securing NHIs using Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) as a guiding principle of identity management 

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In this episode of Access Granted, John Morton, Field CTO at Britive, dives into the world of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their pivotal role in modern cloud security. From understanding what NHIs are to exploring their impact on automation, workflows, and security strategies, John shares insights into why they’ve become a critical focus for organizations today. 

He also discusses best practices for securing NHIs, integrating them into a zero-trust model, and why static access for NHIs is a risk that organizations can no longer afford. 

Key Takeaways: 

Understanding NHIs, the role they play in automation and cloud operations, and why securing them is different from human identities. 

Why NHIs have come under increased scrutiny with increased cloud adoption, automation, and the growing number of API keys, tokens, and service principles. 

How static credentials and unmanaged NHIs can lead to breaches, and why securing them with JIT access is essential. 

Practical steps for securing NHIs, from implementing guidelines to modernizing access management. 

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In this episode of Access Granted, Nauman Mustafa sits down with Art Poghosyan, co-founder and CEO of Britive, to discuss the evolving landscape of identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud era. 

Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Art shares the journey of building Britive, the challenges of transitioning from traditional IAM solutions to cloud-native approaches, and the critical role of ephemeral access and Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) in securing multi-cloud environments. The conversation also delves into the growing importance of managing non-human identities (NHIs), the rise of AI-driven innovations in IAM, and how companies can make informed decisions in a crowded and noisy cybersecurity market. 

Key Takeaways: 

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In this episode of Access Granted, Nauman sits down with big data analytics and machine learning expert Junaid Rao to explore the transformative role of data in innovation, the rise of generative AI, and the critical importance of security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. 

With over two decades of experience in data management and analytics across EMEA and APAC, Junaid shares his expertise on key trends, challenges, and best practices for building a future-proof data strategy. 

Tune in to the discussion to learn more about how organizations can overcome fragmented data silos, optimize hybrid cloud strategies, and implement more robust security measures such as Zero Trust around their identity and access management processes. 

Key Takeaways: 

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In this episode of Access Granted, we sit down with Sameer Hiremath, Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Britive, to explore the evolution of cloud-native privileged access management (CPAM). Sameer shares his insights on building innovative security solutions for modern enterprises, the challenges of managing static access and over-privileged identities, and how embracing cloud-native architectures can revolutionize your security strategy.

Key Episode Highlights:

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Explore Britive’s Multi-Cloud PAM platform: https://www.britive.com/    

In this episode of Access Granted, Nauman Mustafa dives into the critical, and often overlooked topic of securing non-human identities (NHIs) in cloud environments. Lalit Choda, founder of the Non-Human Identity Management Group, joins in the conversation to explore how and why they’ve become a significant security risk and what organizations can do to address them. 

Key discussion topics include:   

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In this episode of Access Granted, Nauman Mustafa discusses the task of modernizing identity and access frameworks in the cloud with Palak Chheda, an experienced practitioner in IAM. They shed light on the growing importance of identity as a foundational part of cybersecurity. 

Key discussion topics include:  

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In this episode of Access Granted, Nauman Mustafa sits down with Harry Wan, Britive’s Head of Product and Information Security. The discussion delves into the modern challenges and strategies of securing identity and access management (IAM) in cloud-native environments, from startups to enterprises. 

Join in on an engaging discussion with insights, strategies, and trends around protecting data while enabling agile, secure cloud operations. 

Key topics include: 

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In this episode, Thomas Rawley, Head of US Engineering at Britive, delves into the real-world challenges enterprises face as they transition from on-premise to multi-cloud environments.

The conversation goes over the growing importance of identity as the new security perimeter, the critical need to decouple authentication from authorization, and how to build a resilient cloud architecture.

Key takeaways include:

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