Top 10 Security Risks with Robotic Process Automation

Software robots have huge market potential, expected to reach USD 23.9 billion by 2030 according to Statista.

Software robots are typically split into two categories: assisted and unassisted. Assisted RPAs contribute to an operational process, with some actions still performed by an employee, while unassisted RPAs are designed for unmanned operation and provide fully automated task execution. The next step in developing RPA technology is so-called ‘cognitive’ RPAs enhanced by Machine Learning algorithms that facilitate decision-making and self-improvement.

While robotic process automation can significantly increase an enterprise’s productivity, RPA can also introduce security vulnerabilities.

But if a company has adequate controls in place, both for its software components and for identity and access management (IAM), creating a well-controlled environment for RPA technology should be relatively easy. Cognitive RPAs, on the other hand, have a far more specific threat landscape, which current international information security standards haven’t adequately addressed.

Threats related to RPA technology include:

• Poor governance of RPA
• Inefficient implementation of RPA
• Gaps in IAM controls
• Lack of business continuity preparedness
• Inadequate change management processes
• Inadequate vulnerability management
• Inconsistency of results produced by RPA
• Regulatory non-compliance
• Reputational damage
• Insufficient data protection

This guide provides an in-depth analysis of robotic process automation's top 10 security threats, illustrated with real-life examples.

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