---
date: 2022-06-20
description: "The article emphasizes the security vulnerabilities associated with\
  \ low-code/no-code platforms, particularly regarding credential sharing and identity\
  \ management. It highlights that these platforms facilitate embedding user identities\
  \ in applications, thereby increasing the risk of credential leakage\u2014often\
  \ the primary entry point for cyberattacks. The authors argue that this circumvention\
  \ of traditional identity models compromises security oversight, leading to issues\
  \ like impersonation and unauthorized access. Consequently, organizations must adapt\
  \ their security frameworks to address these emergent risks, balancing rapid application\
  \ development with strategic identity governance."
link: /archive/2022-06-20-credential-sharing-as-a-service-the-hidden-risk-of-low-code-no-code
tags:
- Application Security
- Credential Leakage
- Low-Code/No-Code
- Identity Management
- Cybersecurity
- weblog
title: 'Credential Sharing as a Service: The Hidden Risk of Low-Code/No-Code'
type: weblog
---
{% raw %}

Low-code/no-code platforms allow users to embed their existing user identities within an application, increasing the risk of credentials leakage.

{% endraw %}