BSides Seattle 2025 highlighted the pressing need to reevaluate security systems and identity management in light of non-human identities (NHIs) and the inadequacies of current frameworks. Keynotes from experts called for a shift towards attested, ephemeral identities that reflect the realities of system usage and stress, emphasizing that security must be user-friendly and resilient against human error. The event underscored the importance of building systems that work effectively under pressure and are designed with the complexities of modern infrastructure in mind.