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The Rise of Machine Identities A machine identity is any non-human actor—AI agent, microservice, automated job, or external tool—that interacts with your system, makes decisions, or performs actions. Traditionally, these identities were API keys or s...

May 20, 2025 · 3 min read · cybersec-tobias.hashnode.dev  
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