The importance of security in Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 drives your customers' businesses. Sensitive business data regarding customers, financial information, and business-critical processes in the system must be secure for customers who adopt the system.
The correct security strategy balances legitimate security requirements with the need for system access and cross-business collaboration. When implementing Dynamics 365, you need to balance two concerns: user access and system security.
From one viewpoint, data and system security is crucial. Your data drives your business. Your customers, orders, and key business contacts are items you don’t want to fall into the hands of a competitor. With regulations surrounding personal data, your company could be liable if a data breach impacts personal information.
Alternatively, system usability and user adoption are equally important. A primary reason for implementing Dynamics 365 is to increase visibility and eliminate data silos within an organization. If security is too lax, users may modify data they shouldn’t, compromising the accuracy of business records. If security is too restrictive, it can limit collaboration, reducing the system’s value.
A well-balanced security strategy ensures data integrity while fostering collaboration, enabling businesses to maintain a single source of truth without creating unnecessary roadblocks.