Many companies manage access, permissions, and security controls through policies and workflows. As long as requests are standard and low-risk, access is granted automatically.

But as soon as exceptions occur – elevated permissions, sensitive systems, cross-environment access, or emergency actions – automation stops and manual approval is required.

AI can detect anomalies and recommend actions, but it cannot decide or enforce access.

With a BOB, companies define binding rules for when IT and security actions are allowed.

For example:

• Grant elevated access only within defined time windows
  
• Only for approved roles and identities
  
• Only if security posture and risk scores are acceptable
  
• Only if audit and compliance requirements are fulfilled
  
• Only if no active security incidents or policy violations exist

AI evaluates identity, context, risk signals, and system state. The BOB decides whether the action is allowed.

If the rules are fulfilled, access or execution is granted automatically. If not, it is blocked.

Automation no longer stops at security-sensitive decisions.

Access and security actions are executed autonomously within defined limits.

• Higher automation across access and security workflows
  
• Faster response to legitimate access needs
  
• Reduced attack surface and human error
  
• Stronger security with full auditability

This is the difference between automating security workflows and automating trust decisions.