Power Platform
The Microsoft Power Platform empowers organisations to build custom applications, automate workflows, and gain insights from data without extensive coding.
While its capabilities are transformative, it’s crucial to establish robust governance and security measures to safeguard sensitive data and maintain control over app development and usage.
In this blog, we’ll explore best practices for implementing Power Platform governance and security effectively.
Importance of Governance and Security
As organizations embrace the Power Platform, they often face challenges related to data security, compliance, and control. It’s essential to strike a balance between empowering users to innovate and protecting sensitive information. Effective governance and security measures are critical for addressing these concerns.
Best Practices for Power Platform Governance and Security
Create a dedicated team responsible for over seeing Power Platform adoption, defining policies, and providing guidance to users.
Implement RBAC to control who can access and modify resources with in the Power Platform environment. Assign roles based on job responsibilities and access needs
DLP policies to prevent the sharing of sensitive data outside the organisation. DLP policies can restrict data exports, email sharing, and more.
Create separate environments for development, testing, and production to ensure changes are thoroughly tested before deployment. Use environment variables for configuration settings.
Carefully set and monitor custom connectors to ensure they comply with security standards. Limit the use of custom connectors to trusted sources
Enable auditing and monitoring to track changes and user activity within the Power Platform. Regularly review audit logs to detect potential security issues
Provide training and awareness programs for users and administrators to educate them about security best practices and potential risks
Ensure data at rest and in transit is encrypted. Leverage Azure Key Vault for managing encryption keys
Understand and comply with data residency requirements, especially for international data storage and processing regulations
Implement a structured lifecycle management process, including version control and testing, to ensure the reliability of solutions
Conclusion
The Microsoft Power Platform empowers organisations to innovate and drive digital transformation. However, ensuring governance and security is essential to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data. By following best practices, creating a Center of Excellence, and implementing security measures, organisations can maximize the benefits of the Power Platform while maintaining control and compliance. Prioritising governance and security is key to a successful Power Platform deployment.
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