RPA & Bot Security

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots often need system or application credentials. If these are stored insecurely, criminals can exploit them, or rogue insiders can hijack bots to escalate privileges.

Bot Credentials in Scripts:

Insecure storage in plain text or config files.

Unattended Access:

Bots may run 24/7 with elevated privileges, increasing risk.

Audit Complexity:

Hard to track exactly which bot used which credentials and performed which actions.

Relevant CyberArk Solutions

Application Access Manager: Safeguards credentials used by RPA bots (Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, etc.).

Centralized Policy: Ensures secure check-out/check-in processes for bot credentials.

Detailed Audit Trails: Monitor RPA sessions and usage just like human privileged sessions.

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Detailed Use Case

A telecommunications company uses UiPath bots for billing automation. They store DB admin credentials in the bot scripts—risky if scripts are leaked or compromised.

Bot Credential Vaulting

Integrate CyberArk with UiPath so bots retrieve DB admin passwords from the secure vault at runtime.

Password Rotation

Credentials automatically rotate after each use or on a schedule, so even if exposed once, they become invalid quickly.

Role-Based Bot Control

Each RPA process obtains only the minimal privileges needed for its tasks, preventing horizontal movement.

Audit & Forensics

All bot sessions are logged, enabling post-event analysis if suspicious activity arises.

Why Choose Dhanyaayai

RPA + PAM Synergy
We excel at bridging RPA vendor platforms with CyberArk’s password vaulting and session monitoring.
Practical Policy Design
Experience limiting each bot’s credential scope to minimize the blast radius.
Automation-Focused
We streamline deployment so RPA workflows remain efficient while still secure.
End-to-End Support
Includes integration, test automation, and ongoing maintenance as RPA usage grows.

Key Benefits

Eliminated Hardcoded Credentials

RPA scripts remain credential-free, reducing risk.

Reduced Lateral Attack Paths

Each bot uses ephemeral credentials with minimal privileges.

Better Compliance

Full audit logs of all bot activity, supporting internal or external audits.

Operational Continuity

Minimally disruptive to existing RPA flows while enhancing security.

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