Worries about data safety and compliance are among the most common doubts enterprise owners have concerning RPA implementation.
This is an excellent concern to have in the age of digital transformation, as data breaches, big and small, are a constant danger, and success is tied to keeping a keen eye on information security and safety practices.
The benefits of implementing RPA can be immense, but it may also pose new risks for the company. However, a good RPA implementation can support compliance and data safety. Let's break down the common concerns regarding RPA and informational security, then discuss solutions and security practices that can safeguard your RPA implementation.
The security of confidential information is an essential concern for enterprise owners. Unauthorized disclosure of a company’s financial information, user data, or any other delicate information can have far-reaching and devastating consequences. Very often, such disclosures happen at the employee level, regardless of any security measures implemented. Confidential information tends to leak out of companies with poor company culture regarding security practices. A simple email sent from a company inbox is a potential breach of security. That is why it is so important to organize regular training sessions in your organization, focused on security.
RPA can pose similar risks to an untrained or unaware employee. Let's remember that RPA is an extension of a real person, not an independent entity. Many breaches in security happen due to human error or oversight. Similar situations could happen with RPA, but the source of the problem is still the person, not the machine. RPA does introduce additional risk, but it should be handled by employees who are well-trained and aware of required compliance and security measures.