The number of non-human workers is growing, particularly as organizations increasingly prioritize cloud computing, DevOps, IoT devices, and other digital transformation initiatives. Organizations frequently only apply access controls to humans (employees, contractors, etc.), despite the risks associated with cyberattacks and data breaches linked to non-humans and their privileged access to sensitive information. Organizations must track and manage the lifecycle approach to nonhuman workers. Otherwise, cybercriminals can launch cyberattacks that wreak havoc across an organization.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/01/14/lifecycle-approach-non-human-workers/