Power Automate – Build better forms with integrated Power Apps

🚨 The Signal: Power Automate desktop flows can now launch interactive Power Apps for user input. This shifts data collection from UI automation to structured app integration, potentially reducing reliance on less secure screen scraping methods.

The Impact

Power Platform developers and security teams are affected by new integration points that require careful security configuration to prevent data exfiltration or unauthorised access.

• Power Platform Developers: New method for user interaction requires secure app design.
• Security Teams: Increased attack surface if Power Apps are not securely configured.
• Data Owners: Risk of sensitive data exposure if inputs/outputs are not properly managed.
• Auditors: Need to verify secure configuration of integrated Power Apps and flows.

The Action

1. Review existing Power Automate desktop flows for opportunities to replace UI automation with secure Power Apps integrations.
2. Establish or update Power Apps Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to govern data exchange with desktop flows.
3. Implement security best practices for Power Apps development, including least privilege and input validation.
4. Monitor Power Platform audit logs for unusual activity related to new Power Apps and desktop flow integrations.
5. Educate Power Platform makers on secure design patterns for integrated Power Apps and desktop flows.

Domain: Other · Impact: medium · Workload: Other