Dynamics 365 Business Central: Reporting and data analysis - Automate report outputs

🚨 The Signal: New APIs for Dynamics 365 Business Central report inbox enable automated report outputs via Power Automate. This increases data flow automation, potentially expanding data exposure and requiring stricter governance over automated processes.

The Impact

Admins and security teams are affected by increased data flow automation, creating a risk of unauthorised data exposure if not properly secured.

• Admins: New automation capabilities require careful configuration to prevent unintended data sharing.
• Security Teams: Need to review and secure new automated data flows to prevent data exfiltration.
• Compliance Officers: Must ensure automated report distribution adheres to data privacy and access policies.

The Action

1. Review existing Power Automate policies for data loss prevention (DLP) to ensure they cover Dynamics 365 Business Central connectors.
2. Implement granular access controls for service accounts or identities used in Power Automate flows accessing Business Central reports.
3. Audit Power Automate flow activity logs for Dynamics 365 Business Central to detect anomalous report access or distribution.
4. Establish a formal review process for all new automated report workflows to assess data security implications.

Domain: Other · Impact: medium · Workload: Other · Essential Eight: Restrict Administrative Privileges · ISM: ISM-0445, ISM-1175, ISM-1380, ISM-1507, ISM-1508, ISM-1509, ISM-1647, ISM-1648, ISM-1650, ISM-1686, ISM-1688, ISM-1689, ISM-1883, ISM-1897, ISM-1898