Robotic Process Automation boosts efficiency and scalability by automating repetitive tasks but introduces risks when robots use hardcoded or poorly managed privileged credentials. These static, reused credentials can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access and move laterally within systems. To mitigate risks, organizations should secure robot identities as non-human identities by automating credential management, encrypting and rotating credentials, and limiting robots’ access to only necessary applications. Monitoring administrator interventions and maintaining audit trails further strengthen security. Embedding these practices into the RPA pipeline improves resilience and maximizes ROI.

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