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Message ID: MC1064393
We are announcing that the prevent data exfiltration by securing app access feature will be available starting on April 28, 2025, and generally available by May 1, 2025.
How does this affect me?
This feature will allow admins and makers to protect against data exfiltration by controlling what apps can be run in your Dataverse environment. This feature will help to prevent malicious users from creating or using unapproved apps to export sensitive data from your environment.
Admins and makers will be able to utilize the following features from the Power Platform admin center:
- Create a list of approved applications that can access an environment.
- Utilize enforcement mode to ensure that only the approved applications can access your environment.
- Utilize audit mode to review the current applications that are approved or denied access to your environment.
What do I need to do to prepare?
This message is for awareness and no action is required. For more information about this feature, please refer to this documentation: Control which apps are allowed in your environment.
Source: Microsoft
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The recent announcement regarding the general availability of the “prevent data exfiltration by securing app access” feature marks a significant milestone for both admins and users within the Power Platform ecosystem. Set to roll out on May 1, 2025, this feature is designed to bolster security by allowing admins to control which applications can operate within their Dataverse environment.
For admins, this means an enhanced ability to safeguard sensitive data against potential threats. By creating a list of approved applications and utilizing enforcement and audit modes, they can ensure that only trusted apps are granted access. This not only reduces the risk of data breaches but also provides peace of mind that their environment is under tighter control. After all, it’s much easier to manage a well-behaved group of apps than a rowdy bunch of unapproved ones!
Users, on the other hand, will benefit indirectly from these changes. With a secure environment, they can continue to work without the worry of unauthorized data access. The improved security measures will foster a sense of trust in the platform, enabling users to focus on their tasks rather than on potential security threats. Plus, knowing that their data is being protected might just make them feel a little more like superheroes—after all, who doesn’t want to feel invincible at work?
Overall, the impact of these changes is poised to be quite significant. By empowering admins with better control and enhancing user confidence in the platform, the Power Platform is not just stepping up its security game, but also reinforcing its commitment to creating a safe working environment for everyone.
What are your thoughts on these upcoming changes? Do you think they will make a substantial difference in your daily operations? Feel free to share your insights or experiences in the comments below! And for more in-depth discussions and resources, check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the conversation going!