Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

When most people think about Identity and Access Management (IAM), they picture employees logging into systems. But in reality, the majority of access requests today come from non-human identities such as service accounts, automation scripts, containers, bots and APIs. These identities power modern infrastructure. They deploy code, manage resources, sync data and trigger processes. While they are essential, they also contribute to a massive attack surface that continues to grow.

Enterprise-wide deployment of Keeper isn’t just a best practice – it’s a necessity. Stolen credentials fuel everything from phishing attacks to full-blown breaches. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report identifies the top three methods of unauthorized access as stolen credentials, phishing and vulnerability exploits, all of which are closely tied to identity.

As infrastructure becomes more automated and distributed, the number of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within enterprise environments has quietly surpassed that of human users. These NHIs now play a foundational role in everything from DevOps pipelines to AI-powered workflows, often relying on secrets like API keys, certificates and tokens to access systems and perform critical tasks. While NHIs are doing more, they’re being secured less.

Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending is projected to surpass $200 billion by 2028, according to research from the International Data Corporation (IDC). As organizations rapidly deploy more complex AI systems, the demand for high-performance infrastructure, like Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and AI accelerators, is surging. This growth exponentially increases computing power, energy consumption and data exchange across hybrid and cloud environments.

A password manager protects your online accounts by storing all your passwords in one place, making it easier to use strong, unique passwords for every account without having to remember them all. Many password managers also support passkeys, which make logging in even safer and easier as an alternative to traditional passwords.

IT teams face increasing pressure to onboard new employees and offboard departing ones quickly and without compromising security. Granting users access to necessary tools is crucial for business productivity, but without strong access controls, organizations risk suffering from data breaches, compliance issues and privilege misuse. In fact, Keeper Security’s The Future of Defense Report found that 40% of respondents have experienced a cyber attack caused by an employee.

Aflac, one of the largest American insurance companies, reported that cybercriminals breached its systems on June 20, 2025. Suspicious activity first occurred on Aflac’s U.S. network on June 12, and Aflac initiated its incident response plan to contain the spread of the cyber attack within several hours. At the time of this writing, Aflac’s investigation is still in the early stages, and the insurance giant hasn’t reported on how many of its customers were affected.

Implementing a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution is an important step toward protecting your organization’s most sensitive data and systems. When executed correctly, PAM helps enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP), reduces your attack surface and gives security teams control over who can access what and when. However, how effective a PAM solution is depends on how it’s implemented.

Endpoints, which are physical devices like laptops, desktops and mobile phones that connect to a network, are valuable targets for cybercriminals and are often the weakest links in an organization’s security posture. Enforcing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) on these endpoints is essential to reducing attack surfaces, preventing lateral movement and minimizing potential damage caused by compromised accounts.

With Keeper’s One-Time Share feature, sharing confidential information with someone who doesn’t have a Keeper account doesn’t have to be complicated. One-Time Share provides time-limited, “read only” access to a Keeper record with anyone, without exposing information over email, text message or messaging.