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Service Account
A service account is an identity intended for software or automated workloads rather than a human user. Its permissions and credential mechanisms depend on the platform and should match the tasks the workload performs.
Why it matters
Workload-specific identities make automated access easier to scope and audit.
Practical example
Give a build service its own identity so access can be audited and revoked independently.
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