Identity Security Research Library

Meet Entra ID Agent Identities (BTW: They’re Not People)

Meet Entra ID Agent Identities (BTW: They’re Not People)

  • Semion Vasilevitzky and Jonathan Elkabas
  • Jun 26, 2026

Non-human identities already far outnumber human identities. Learn how the Entra ID agent identities defined by Microsoft fit into the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting model that governs our digital landscape.

Understanding and Preventing Entra ID Agent Identity Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding and Preventing Entra ID Agent Identity Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide

  • Semion Vasilevitzky and Jonathan Elkabas
  • Jun 26, 2026

Developed by the Semperis research team, this multi-part guide helps organizations understand how Microsoft approaches human and non-human identities in Entra ID—and how to protect these critical assets from threat actors.