Microsoft Power Apps is a leader in the low-code solutions space and empowers millions of users to do more at work while enabling organizations to meet their business challenges. The Power Platform suite consists of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Utilizing over 300 connectors from Microsoft and third-party sources like Common Data Service (CDS), custom-built connectors, Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the cutting-edge AI Builder, these solutions accommodate a wide spectrum of users. From Microsoft Excel users to seasoned developers, the platform serves diverse skill sets.
While democratized access to data enables employees to easily build apps, flows, and dashboards, it can lead to major security concerns for organizations as well. However, companies can mitigate data loss, enhance risk management, ensure compliance, and uphold customer trust, by implementing specific Microsoft Power Platform governance best practices.
When aiming to secure and regulate Power Platform usage, the management of environments becomes crucial. Environments serve as secure containers for the execution of apps and flows. While the default configuration in Power Platform permits the creation of new environments by anyone, Administrators can govern the ability to create and manage environments by adjusting settings in the Admin Center. Here are some key practices ensuring effective management of the Microsoft Power Platform environment:
DLP policies enable organizations to establish regulations governing the interaction between connectors within flows. Microsoft accomplishes this through the creation of two data groups:
A. Business Data Only Allowed
B. No Business Data Allowed
These groups categorize connectors based on their data profiles, allowing communication within the same group while restricting communication across groups. Here's how organizations can leverage DLP policies to bolster the security of Power Platform instances:
The Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence (COE) Starter Kit serves as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to enhance the visibility and governance of their Power Platform usage. Comprising apps, flows, a custom connector, and a Power BI dashboard, the Starter Kit facilitates effective management of Power Platform environments. It aids in identifying users and introducing risk through application development while empowering those automating workloads within approved systems. Key features of the Power Platform Starter Kit include:
As the rate of digital transformation picks up pace, an increasing number of organizations are turning to the Power Platform for rapid building, analysis, and automation. Leveraging the features available in the Power Platform Admin Center, organizations can maintain robust governance and security for their instances.
As a Microsoft Gold Partner, 1Point1 has assisted organizations worldwide in securing and governing their Microsoft 365 suite. Our team of experts can aid organizations in utilizing the Power Platform for analysis, automation, and modernization, all while mitigating the risk of exposing sensitive data.
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