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AC-7: Connection Scope Minimization

Summary​

AC-7 focuses on least-privilege access for connections used by Make.com scenarios and n8n workflows. FlowBeacon highlights connections that may be shared too widely, tied to high-privilege access, or granted more reach than the automation appears to require.

Severity: Medium · Category: Access Control · Platforms: Make.com, n8n

What FlowBeacon Reviews​

  • Whether the same connection appears to be reused across many modules or unrelated integrations.
  • Whether a connection appears tied to a higher-privilege account than the automation likely needs.
  • Whether the permission footprint looks broader than the automation's actual job.

Why This Matters​

  • Over-scoped connections increase the impact of a single credential problem.
  • Smaller permission sets are easier to review, justify, and maintain.
  • Least-privilege access supports stronger governance with less operational risk.

If This Policy Is Flagged​

  1. Review which permissions the automation actually needs.
  2. Replace broad credentials with narrower ones where possible.
  3. Separate high-risk or high-privilege access from routine automation use.
  4. Re-run the evaluation after the connection setup is tightened.

Why Users Care​

  • Users reduce blast radius without redesigning the full automation.
  • Delivery partners can implement safer connection patterns from the start.
  • Audit conversations are simpler when permissions match business need.