The automation governance terms your team needs to know.
Plain-language definitions for CoE leads, automation developers, and compliance teams.
Governance
What is Automation Governance?
The frameworks, processes, and tools that keep automation programs secure, compliant, and auditable.
Organization
Automation Center of Excellence (CoE)
The team or function responsible for automation strategy, standards, and quality across an organization.
Metrics
What is a Workflow Health Score?
A 0-100 score summarizing the risk and quality posture of a single automation workflow.
Risk Pattern
Hardcoded Credentials in Automation
Passwords, API keys, and connection strings embedded directly in workflow files instead of a secrets manager.
Compliance
Automation Audit Trail
The record teams use to trace workflow changes, reviews, and security-relevant events across an automation program.