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NHIMG is a leading authority in non-human identity management, providing education, research, and advisory services to help organizations govern and secure NHIs and AI agents.

Non-Human Identity Management Group (NHIMG) is a leading authority focused on governance, risk management and security of non-human identities, including AI agents. It provides education, research, and advisory services, a knowledge centre, breach analyses, and market insights to help organizations govern NHIs across cloud and enterprise environments and secure machine identities, service accounts and API tokens.

#1 Authority in NHI Education, Research and Advisory, empowering organizations to tackle the critical risks posed by Non-Human Identities (NHIs), including AI Agents.

What we offer

NHI Foundation Level Training Course

Service

Gain essential skills in managing Non-Human Identities with the only CPD-accredited training program.

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NHI Knowledge Centre

Empowers organizations with critical insights on Non-Human Identity security.

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NHI Advisory & Consultancy

Service

Expert Consultation for Mitigating Non-Human Identity Risks.

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Strategic Market Intelligence

Service

Empower organizations to make informed decisions about NHI solutions through expert market insights.

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Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Non-human identity governance

10.9 Billion USD21.7% CAGR

Capabilities to develop and implement governance, risk and compliance frameworks, risk assessments, architecture and remediation for machine and non-human identities across cloud and enterprise environments.

Identity security training and certification

0.2 Billion USD18% CAGR

Accredited training and professional development focused on securing and managing non-human identities and AI agents, including CPD-accredited coursework and instructor-led modules.

Market intelligence and vendor selection

0.3 Billion USD12% CAGR

Market analysis, product guides, vendor assessments and RFP guidance and execution to inform procurement and selection of non-human identity technologies.

Research and knowledge base

0.15 Billion USD18% CAGR

Centralized research, breach analyses, educational content, community forums and webinars that provide operational and strategic guidance on non-human identity security.

More information about our offering

NHI Foundation Level Training Course

The NHI Foundation Level Training Course is the most comprehensive and only CPD-accredited program in the industry, focused on understanding, governing, managing, and securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs), including AI Agents. It is aimed at professionals new to identity security and those seeking to deepen their expertise. The course is delivered by Lalit Choda, an industry expert with over 20 years of experience, featuring modules covering essential topics such as NHI security risks, lifecycle management, and best practices.

  • Earn CPD Credits
    Participants receive CPD credits upon completion, validating their professional development in NHI management.
  • Learn from the Best
    Participants benefit from the extensive experience and insights of an industry leader, ensuring high-quality training.
  • Master NHI Concepts
    The course prepares attendees with practical insights and robust knowledge to address NHI challenges proficiently.
  • Engage with Modules
    Utilizes a blend of interactive components to reinforce learning outcomes and improve retention.

NHI Knowledge Centre

Premier resource hub for Non-Human Identity security, offering articles, research, breaches analyses, discussions, podcasts, videos, polls, FAQs, glossary, and a community forum.

  • Comprehensive Resource Hub
    Explore a wide range of resources tailored to address the complexities of managing non-human identities.
  • Access Cutting-Edge Research
    Leverage extensive research to inform decision-making and strategy development in non-human identity management.
  • Enhance Understanding
    Access informative multimedia content to deepen understanding of non-human identity issues and strategies for management.
  • Foster Community Engagement
    Connect with professionals to discuss non-human identity challenges and solutions, sharing insights and experiences.

NHI Advisory & Consultancy

Independent guidance and hands-on support for managing Non-Human Identities, including risk assessments, strategy and architecture, governance, and compliance remediation.

  • Implement Robust Governance Frameworks
    Establish strong governance structures that enhance overall NHI security and regulatory compliance.
  • Prioritize Risk Reduction
    Focus resources and strategies on areas with the highest potential risk impact to maximize security.
  • Support During Compliance Crises
    Provide immediate assistance to recover from compliance breaches, ensuring swift restoration of security measures.
  • Evaluate Security Posture
    Comprehensively assess your organization’s current NHI security effectiveness and readiness.
  • Define Resilient NHI Strategy
    Craft effective strategies that align with best practices for managing non-human identities.
  • Build Strong Business Cases
    Ensure that investments in NHI risk mitigation are justified with clear rationale for stakeholders.
  • Identify Regulatory Gaps
    Pinpoint regulatory vulnerabilities in your organization’s NHI practices and propose effective solutions.
  • Enhance NHI Understanding
    Equip teams with knowledge on NHI security through structured training programs and workshops.
  • Gain Market Insights
    Access critical information on trends affecting NHI security to inform strategic decision-making.

Strategic Market Intelligence

Market insights to help select the right NHI solutions, including market analysis, product guides, vendor assessments, and RFP guidance and execution.

  • Offers Detailed Assessments
    Explore strengths and limitations of various solutions to select the optimal fit for your needs.
  • Identifies Optimal Providers
    Assess and compare different vendors to support strategic technology investment decisions.
  • Provides Timely Insights
    Gain up-to-date information on market dynamics and threats, enabling proactive decision-making.
  • Streamlines Vendor Selection
    Facilitates a structured approach to selecting the best vendors based on RFP responses.
  • Enhances Proposal Quality
    Ensure clarity and alignment with business needs, improving vendor engagement.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Non-human identity governance

Synthesis of specialist NHI market reports and industry commentary in the search results. Multiple market reports place 2025–2026 market size between roughly USD 4.5B and USD 12.2B, with several independent forecasts clustering around ~USD 10.8–11.0B in 2025. CAGR forecasts vary (11.7%–23.2%); the median of the published forecasts and recent specialist reports is ~21.7% CAGR, indicating high growth potential driven by cloud workloads, API proliferation, secrets management, and AI agent expansion.

Identity security training and certification

Used the provided security training, awareness, and certification market reports to bound the addressable market (multi-billion USD range). Identity security training for non‑human identities/AI agents is a niche subsegment of those markets; assuming a 1–3% share of the broader training+certification market yields an estimated market size ≈ $0.2B. Growth potential is set above the general training/certification CAGRs (12–17%) because of rapid adoption of AI, machine identities, and rising regulatory/insurance pressure for machine-identity controls—hence an estimated CAGR ~18%.

Market intelligence and vendor selection

Estimated by using available market-intelligence/sales-intelligence benchmarks (Mordor Intelligence: ~USD 5B sales-intelligence market in 2026) and big-data analytics growth context (Valona citing $1.1T big-data analytics by 2032 at ~14.5% CAGR). The "market intelligence and vendor selection" niche for non-human identity technologies is a specialist vertical of broader MI platforms and services; assuming it represents a small share (roughly 5–7%) of the broader MI/sales-intelligence software and services market yields an estimated ~USD 0.3B addressable market today. Growth potential is aligned with comparable intelligence markets, so a near-term CAGR around 12% is used as a conservative projection.

Research and knowledge base

Estimated by mapping the specified niche (research/knowledge base for non-human identity security) to the broader knowledge-base/knowledge-management software markets reported in the search results. BusinessResearchInsights places global knowledge base software at ~USD 2.02B (2025); broader knowledge-management reports show market sizes of USD 13–15B (2025) with CAGRs ~16–18%. Given the niche security-focused research content and community/educational services is a small subset of knowledge-base deployments, I assume an addressable share of roughly 5–10% of the knowledge-base software market and use the midpoint (~7.5%), yielding ~USD 0.15B. Growth potential is aligned with KM/knowledge-base CAGRs and elevated demand for security and AI-enabled content, so I estimate a CAGR slightly above the base knowledge-base figures (~18%).