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Trust / Security

Move faster.Stay in control.

Security begins with the architecture of the workflow: explicit access, bounded actions, visible activity and a person responsible for the result.

The point of view

Controls should be designed around the action an AI system can take and the consequence if it is wrong.

01

Permission boundaries

Each workflow should receive only the systems, data and actions required for its task. Access is separated by environment and responsibility where the implementation calls for it.

High-impact actions can require review or remain read-only until the operating team is ready.

  • Least-privilege access
  • Scoped credentials
  • Read and write separation
  • Approval for consequential actions
02

Data protection

Data flows are mapped before implementation so collection, transfer, storage and retention decisions are visible.

Encryption, secret management and provider settings are configured according to the chosen architecture and client requirements.

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secret handling outside client code
  • Data minimization
  • Retention and deletion planning
03

Observable execution

Teams need enough context to understand what happened, which sources informed the workflow and what action followed.

Logs and review records are designed around the workflow’s operational and privacy needs.

  • Action and error logs
  • Source and decision context
  • Exception queues
  • Change traceability
04

Human oversight

Automation stops or escalates when information is missing, confidence is insufficient, policy requires approval or the action falls outside the permitted boundary.

BCG does not claim a certification or universal security posture. Controls are defined and verified for each implementation.

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