Common Challenges with Business Central Authorizations
Although Business Central offers a wide range of functionality, managing authorizations can be complex, especially in growing organizations.
Common questions and problems include:
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How do you ensure that users only have access to the tables and fields strictly necessary for their role (the 'least privilege' principle)?
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How do you implement effective Segregation of Duties (SoD) to prevent financial risks and fraud?
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How do you remain demonstrably compliant with relevant laws and regulations?
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How can you efficiently manage authorizations when organizational structures, roles, or personnel change, without compromising control?
A suboptimal setup not only leads to unnecessary risks and potential audit findings but also to user frustration and operational inefficiency within your Business Central environment.
The Include and Exclude Strategy
The use of the include and exclude strategy strongly depends on your specific risk appetite, the complexity of your organizational structure, and your compliance requirements. The exclude strategy may be suitable for organizations with less strict compliance requirements, or for specific modules where rapid implementation is desired, provided the risks remain well manageable. 2-Control is happy to advise you on the most suitable approach for your unique Business Central situation and help you find the right balance between flexibility and control.
The Benefits of Professional BC Authorization Setup
A carefully structured authorization structure implemented by 2-Control delivers direct, concrete benefits for your Business Central environment:
✓ Improved security: Effectively protect your sensitive company data and minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data leaks.
✓ Fully compliant & audit-proof: Demonstrably meet relevant laws and regulations and the specific requirements of your external auditor.
✓ More efficient processes: Users have exactly the rights they need, which reduces errors, eliminates frustration, and increases overall productivity.
✓ Reduced risk of fraud: Clear Segregation of Duties significantly limits the risks of internal fraud. Our expertise in IT audit provides support in monitoring SoD during setup.
Our goal is to make you completely self-sufficient. After go-live, we provide a warm handover with comprehensive and clear documentation, including the authorization matrix and detailed role descriptions. We train your application administrators in daily management, such as correctly assigning roles to new employees or handling change requests. This way, we secure the knowledge within your own organization, ensuring lasting control, even in the future.
