Machine identities outnumber human users by ratios as high as 20:1

May 27, 2026

Machine identities outnumber human users by ratios as high as 20:1 — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Lumos in May 2026. It covers topics including Machine Identity, Identity Management. The original data appears in AI, Automation, and Risk in 2026: Identity at a Breaking Point. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/24/2026

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Machine identities outnumber human users by ratios as high as 20:1 This data was published by Lumos and covers Machine Identity, Identity Management.

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This statistic comes from AI, Automation, and Risk in 2026: Identity at a Breaking Point, published by Lumos on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.lumos.com/report/ai-automation-risk.

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Machine identities outnumber human users by ratios as high as 20:1

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