Identity types

Device identity

Diagram representing a glossary term in Oasis Security, illustrating key concepts in non human identity management

A device identity is a subset of machine identities (or non-human identities) that represents physical or virtual hardware within an organization’s network. Examples include IoT devices, servers, mobile devices, and other endpoint systems. These identities are critical for enabling secure communication, policy enforcement, and authentication of devices as they interact with systems, applications, or users.