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sourceDocument: Australia Workflow Data Fabric
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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    - Australia Workflow Data Fabric

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# Security

# Security {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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The Security components in the RPA Desktop Design Studio perform data
security operations such as Microsoft Data Protection API and data
encryption.
* **[DPAPI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UkmJeC3yQdnP9_ukZksJfw)**   
  The DPAPI components in the RPA Desktop Design Studio secure data by applying the Microsoft DPAPI.
* **[Encryption components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OJi5weTFtJ9YqDKd81M3tQ)**   
  The RPA Desktop Design Studio secures data through encryption, file hashes, and encoding. This feature of RPA Desktop Design Studio can be the part of a workflow.