Machine identities now outnumber human users by orders of magnitude, yet most workloads still rely on static secrets like API keys, tokens, and passwords. These credentials are difficult to track, easy to leak, and widely targeted by attackers.

In this report, Gartner explains how organizations can reduce reliance on static secrets using managed workload identities, short-lived credentials, and more secretless approaches.

Inside the Report

• Why static credentials continue to drive security incidents
• Where secrets are exposed across code, pipelines, and infrastructure
• How to inventory and assess machine identity risk
• A phased, risk-based approach to reducing reliance on static secrets
• When to adopt short-lived credentials, managed identities, and secretless approaches

Start Reducing Workload Identity Risk

Static credentials create persistent risk and operational overhead, even when rotated or vaulted.

Download the report to learn how to transition toward managed workload identities and reduce your exposure to credential-based attacks.