Keeper Security Survey Reveals Gaps in Securing AI and Non-Human Identities

Event summary

  • Keeper Security surveyed 109 cybersecurity professionals at RSA Conference 2026, revealing critical gaps in securing non-human identities (NHIs) like AI tools and service accounts.
  • 46% of respondents reported AI-powered tools have access to critical systems, but 76% said these identities are not consistently governed under privileged access policies.
  • Only 28% of organizations have full visibility into NHIs across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments.
  • More than 40% of respondents experienced a security incident involving NHIs in the past year, with 32% unsure if such an incident occurred.

The big picture

As enterprises increasingly rely on AI and automation, securing non-human identities has become critical. The survey highlights a growing disconnect between the expansion of AI-driven access and the ability to govern these identities effectively. Keeper Security positions its KeeperPAM platform as a solution to unify visibility and control across both human and non-human access, addressing a pressing need in the cybersecurity landscape.

What we're watching

Visibility Challenges
How organizations will address the lack of centralized visibility into NHIs across diverse environments.
Governance Gaps
Whether current security models can adapt to the rapid growth of AI and machine-driven identities.
Incident Detection
The pace at which automated detection and response systems will replace manual processes for monitoring NHI activity.

Related topics

Cybersecurity