Defakto Security

Secure workloads across hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Eradicate long-lived credentials with Defakto's unified non-human identity platform.

Kubernetes identity + access management with Defakto. Eradicate long-lived credentials and replace static service accounts with short-lived, dynamic identities.

Multi-cloud identity federation simplified. Eradicate static secrets and unify NHI across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Secure multi-cloud workloads with short-lived identities and federation.

Non-Human IAM by Defakto. Eradicate secrets, automate credential issuance, secure authentication, and unify identities across all environments.

The page explains how to secure AI workloads using workload identity, access controls, and secretless architecture, with a real-world case study.

Defakto provides resources on non-human identity insights, including workload security and zero-trust principles, to improve compliance and resilience.

Defakto describes real-time, secretless authentication for protecting AI workloads, emphasizing verifiable identity and zero-trust principles.

Defakto highlights the risk of secrets sprawl, citing 23.8 million leaked credentials in 2025, and promotes identity-first authentication with SPIFFE & WIMSE for securing workloads.

Defakto offers career opportunities focused on transforming non-human identity and access management by removing static credentials.

Defakto is hiring for a Field Engineer role to contribute to workload identity security with innovation and trust.

Defakto is recruiting a Forward Deployed Engineer to support workload identity security initiatives.

Defakto seeks a Product Manager to help advance workload identity security through cross-functional collaboration.

Defakto introduces its mission to eliminate secrets, detailing the company’s founders, leadership, and vision for non-human identity security.

Defakto’s platform reduces attack surfaces and operational complexity while strengthening zero-trust security for non-human identities.

Defakto’s Non-Human IAM platform secures workloads, AI agents, and automation by eliminating secrets.

Eradicate secrets with Defakto's Non-Human IAM platform. Secure workloads, AI agents, + automation with short-lived identities built on open standards like SPIFFE

Defakto’s privacy policy outlines how the company protects user privacy and handles data securely.

Defakto collaborates with the OpenID Foundation to eliminate long-lived credentials for non-human identities. The initiative aims to establish secure, interoperable identity and access management standards tailored for machines and automated systems. This move aligns with broader efforts to enhance cybersecurity by reducing risks tied to static, long-term credentials.

Oct 2026Defakto SecurityNews article

Defakto wins six cybersecurity awards for its Non-Human Identity (NHI) security solutions, highlighting industry validation for securing automated systems. The company specializes in machine identity and non-human identity and access management (IAM). Defakto was also named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Identity-First Security, underscoring the growing focus on identity-based security for automation.

May 2026Defakto SecurityNews article

Defakto Security earns recognition as a **Cool Vendor in Identity-First Security** from Gartner in 2025. The company, previously known as SPIRL, specializes in **Non-Human Identity (NHI) security**. This designation highlights its innovative approach in a rapidly evolving security sector.

Nov 2025Yahoo FinanceNews article

Defakto secures **$30.75 million** in a Series B funding round, expanding its total investment to about **$50 million**. The company develops an **Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform** tailored for non-human entities, such as machines, APIs, and IoT devices. This funding supports further product development and market expansion.

Oct 2025SecurityWeekNews article