Secure Remote Work with 2-Controlware: Optimizing Authorizations in Business Central

The Lasting Risks of Hybrid Work

While remote work is now common, the associated security risks have grown more complex. Home networks aren't designed for corporate security, significantly expanding the attack surface. Personal devices and unsecured Wi-Fi networks create vulnerabilities, and human error is a leading cause of data breaches. Think of weak passwords, neglected updates, or the dramatic increase in phishing attacks.

On top of that, the explosion of data and "shadow IT" (like using unauthorized apps such as Dropbox or WhatsApp for work) leads to uncontrolled data flows. Remote work has directly resulted in data breaches for many companies, and many anticipate more cyber challenges as hybrid work expands. All of this makes ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA more complex and crucial than ever.

Process Adjustments

To mitigate these risks, a proactive approach is essential:

• Zero Trust Model: Adopt the principle of "never trust, always verify." Every user and device is continuously authenticated and authorized, regardless of location. This limits damage if any part of the system is compromised.

• Optimized IAM: Automate identity and access management. Manual processes are prone to errors and can lead to data breaches. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure access.

• Strong Security Culture: Invest in continuous cybersecurity training for your employees. They are your first line of defense and need to be aware of evolving threats.
  
  

2-Controlware's Role: Your Security Partner

2-Controlware offers specialized solutions that integrate seamlessly with your Microsoft Dynamics environment, especially Business Central.

• 2-Controlware Authorization Box: This solution provides user-friendly support for the entire authorization lifecycle. It streamlines user rights management, ensuring employees only access what's strictly necessary for their role. This directly applies the "least privilege" principle, vital for a secure rights structure in hybrid environments.

• Field Security for Segregation of Duties (SoD): Our Field Security software is specifically designed for "water-tight segregation of duties." This prevents fraud and errors by ensuring no single person has enough privileges to execute an entire critical business process independently. This is crucial for minimizing internal risks, especially when direct oversight is reduced.

• Compliance Advanced Permissions Recorder App: This free app replaces the functionality for recording permissions within the Authorization Box. It meticulously logs the objects needed to execute a process, which is invaluable for auditability and demonstrating regulatory compliance.

Our solutions ensure your core business processes in Business Central and other Dynamics versions remain secure, efficient, and compliant, no matter where your employees operate.

Conclusion

Secure remote work demands more than just technical solutions; it requires a strategic adjustment of business processes. 2-Controlware is your partner in securing your Microsoft Dynamics environment through advanced authorization management, robust segregation of duties, and extensive auditing capabilities.

Contact 2-Controlware today for a no-obligation consultation and discover how we can help keep your business secure in the hybrid reality.