What is OpenClaw?
Simply explained: OpenClaw is a framework that gives language models (such as Claude or GPT-4) "hands". An OpenClaw agent runs locally on your computer or server and can perform tasks autonomously. It no longer just writes texts, but also sorts emails, manages files, writes code or even makes restaurant reservations - all controllable via familiar tools such as Slack or WhatsApp.
For companies, this results in a tense area between efficiency and risk.
🚀 Opportunities: efficiency without the subscription trap
Data sovereignty: In contrast to pure cloud solutions, with OpenClaw the logic remains on your own hardware. Sensitive company data does not leave the company.
Automation 2.0: While conventional bots only respond, OpenClaw acts. It can independently coordinate complex workflows across various tools (CRM, GitHub, calendar).
Cost control: There are no expensive per-user licenses. You use your own API keys and only pay for what you actually use. (Note: A professional monitoring layer is mandatory here to prevent "runaway costs" due to agent loops).
⚠️ Risks and how we solve them
Where there is light, there is also shadow. But there is an architectural solution for every risk:
Risk 1: Over-permissioning
An incorrectly configured agent can carry out unauthorized system access or, in the worst case, even delete databases.
Our solution: We rely on isolation in a specialized sandbox (Dokr). In combination with the "human-in-the-loop" principle critical commands always request manual approval with a click in Slack before they are executed.
Risk 2: Supply chain hazards
Manipulated "skills" (plug-ins) that could inject malware or steal API keys are increasingly appearing in OpenClaw's public community registry.
Our solution: We only use the following for our customers verified private registries. Every plug-in undergoes a security audit before it is integrated into your productive environment.
Risk 3: Compliance hurdles
Legal liability in the event of autonomous incorrect orders or violations of the GDPR is often unclear.
Our solution: We implement seamless documentation through unalterable audit logs. This ensures that every step of the AI remains traceable and legally secure at all times.
Conclusion: It's all in the mix
OpenClaw is a powerful tool for closing the gap between "AI games" and real productivity. As our picture shows, the framework has two sides: The enormous efficiency (the angel) and the technical risks (the devil).
Its use in the company therefore requires a clear strategy and the right security architecture. True to the industry motto: "Do not run it on production machines without a sandbox."
Would you like to use the potential of OpenClaw or Agentic AI securely for your company? We can help you set up the architecture to increase your productivity without compromising your security.
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