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Silverfort Expands Non-Human Identity Security to Cloud

On April 28, 2025, Silverfort, a leading player in identity security, made a significant announcement: the expansion of its non-human identity (NHI) security to include cloud-based identities. This development signifies a leap toward comprehensive identity protection across various environments, catering to both human and non-human identities from a single platform.

The Importance of Non-Human Identities

Non-human identities play a critical role in organizational operations, yet they often go unrecognized as a security priority. These identities include service accounts, API keys, tokens, service principals, IAM roles, certificates, secrets, and more. Essentially, they create the connective tissue within an organization’s network, enabling applications to intercommunicate efficiently. However, securing these identities has historically been fragmented, leading to significant security risks.

Research indicates that more than half of organizations unknowingly synchronize their service accounts with their SaaS directories, which creates vulnerabilities. The proliferation of dormant accounts within cloud identity management platforms increases the attack surface, making organizations susceptible to breaches. With the number of NHIs projected to be at least 50 times greater than human identities, the urgency to adopt robust security measures is paramount, particularly in light of the rapid growth of generative AI and autonomous agents.

A Holistic Approach to Identity Security

Silverfort’s new offering underscores a crucial point: attackers do not approach security in fragments. As highlighted by Roy Akerman, Vice President of Identity Security Strategy at Silverfort, current solutions are often selective and fail to provide the holistic visibility organizations need. Fragmented solutions lead to gaps in security that skilled attackers can exploit.

To address these issues effectively, organizations require a hybrid and multi-platform approach. Silverfort meets this demand by integrating NHI security into its broader identity security platform, allowing comprehensive visibility and control over all identities across various environments.

Integrating Cloud NHIs

The recent integration with Rezonate, acquired by Silverfort in late 2024, enhances its capabilities in cloud identity security. This integration enables organizations to manage security for both cloud and on-premise environments seamlessly, bolstering their defense against illicit access while managing their identity landscape efficiently.

The platform allows organizations to map permissions, activities, risk indicators, and usage patterns for NHIs. It utilizes behavioral insights to automate security policies that can prevent lateral movement by blocking unauthorized access whenever an NHI deviates from its normal activity. Silverfort’s solution uniquely determines the human ownership of each NHI, streamlining accountability and remediation processes.

Key Benefits of the Expanded Offering

1. Unified Coverage: Silverfort provides an integrated view of both human and non-human identities, whether on-premises or in cloud architectures, consolidating security efforts and eliminating silos.
2. Comprehensive Discovery: The platform can discover and classify non-human identities, providing visualization of effective privileges and eliminating redundant or excessive permissions.
3. Proactive Security Posture Management: By analyzing activities and risk indicators, organizations can elevate the security of NHIs through actionable insights and remediation recommendations.
4. Real-Time Protection: Silverfort’s technology enforces a “virtual closure” on all Active Directory service accounts, preventing unauthorized use and enhancing overall security effectiveness.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Silverfort's identity security platform is trusted by over 1,000 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies such as UPS, Airbus, and Kayak. By analyzing upwards of 10 billion authentications daily, Silverfort delivers a deployment process 17 times faster than traditional identity security solutions, providing significant value.

The company recently raised $116 million in Series D funding and introduced new solutions, including Privileged Access Security (PAS) and Identity-First Incident Response. Fast Company recognized Silverfort as one of the most innovative companies in 2025, particularly within the security sector.

For those interested in a firsthand demonstration of Silverfort NHI Security, the company will showcase its solutions at the upcoming RSAC™ conference, highlighting the platform’s capabilities.

About Silverfort

Silverfort is committed to providing identity professionals with superior security solutions, ensuring comprehensive protections that address gaps left by traditional approaches. Its patented Runtime Access Protection (RAP) technology integrates within an organization's existing identity infrastructure, enabling visibility and active security measures for all identities, including previously unprotected NHIs.

To learn more about Silverfort and its innovative offerings, visit silverfort.com.