Identity Sprawl: Unmasking the Invisible Digital Workforce
02 September 2025

Identity Sprawl: Unmasking the Invisible Digital Workforce

CISO Insights: Voices in Cybersecurity

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Identity sprawl, often called secrets sprawl, describes the unmanaged proliferation of digital credentials like API keys and tokens across an organization's IT environment. This widespread distribution creates a massive and expanded attack surface, as non-human identities (NHIs) often possess overprivileged access and their secrets are frequently exposed in code or scattered systems. Uncontrolled NHIs, particularly with the rapid growth of AI agents, pose critical security risks, leading to potential breaches, operational disruptions, and compliance failures if not properly managed.



www.securitycareers.help/unmasking-the-invisible-workforce-why-non-human-identity-management-is-crucial-in-the-ai-era


 



Secrets Sprawl: https://podcast.cisomarketplace.com/e/the-ai-paradox-unmasking-the-secrets-sprawl-in-2025


https://www.securitycareers.help/securing-tomorrows-enterprise-a-cisos-guide-to-navigating-ai-nhis-and-the-escalating-secrets-sprawl-in-2025


 


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