Service Account vs User Account: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Yatin Laygude
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November 23, 202524 min read
Service Account vs User Account: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Yatin Laygude· November 23, 2025
Explore service account vs user account differences & how automation, lifecycle controls, access governance & IAM best practices enhance identity security.
What Is Lateral Movement in Cybersecurity?
Rashmi Ogennavar· November 21, 2025
Learn how lateral movement attacks work, why they’re dangerous, and how to detect and prevent them in modern cybersecurity environments.
What is a Service Account in Cybersecurity?
Yatin Laygude· November 20, 2025
Discover how service accounts operate, how they compare to user accounts, and best practices to overcome security challenges in cybersecurity environments.
Authentication vs Authorization: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters in Cybersecurity
Yatin Laygude· November 17, 2025
Discover key differences along with common challenges and best practices in authentication and authorization through this practical IAM guide.
Human vs. Non-Human Identities: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Yatin Laygude· November 17, 2025
Explore the difference between human and non-human identities, improve IAM practices, secure API keys, and enhance machine identity management.
What is Machine Identity Management (MIM)? Definition, Lifecycle & Security
Brinda Bhatt· November 14, 2025
Learn what Machine Identity Management (MIM) is, why it matters for cybersecurity, and how to manage digital credentials securely.
What Is Authorization? Definition, Process, and Examples
Yatin Laygude· November 10, 2025
Discover a step-by-step guide to authorization, its meaning, process, and models like RBAC and ABAC, and learn how it strengthens cybersecurity systems.
What Is Session Hijacking?
Yatin Laygude· November 6, 2025
Explore what SSO means, how it works, and why it matters for IAM and cybersecurity. A complete 2025 step-by-step guide to SSO login and security.
What Is Single Sign-On (SSO) and How It Works
Yatin Laygude· October 31, 2025
Explore what SSO means, how it works, and why it matters for IAM and cybersecurity. A complete 2025 step-by-step guide to SSO login and security.
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