417481 – SharePoint: Enterprise Application Insights for SharePoint sites

Product:

SharePoint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

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Details:

Enterprise Application Insights is a powerful report which helps SharePoint Administrators to discover all the SharePoint sites that are allowed access by third-party applications registered in your tenant. The report also provides details on the application's permission and requests count to help admins take further action to strengthen the security of the site. It is part of SharePoint Advanced Management capabilities. #copilotcontrolsystem

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability

Created:
2024-09-20

updated:
2026-01-06

Public Preview Start Date

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Docu to Check

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Security Vulnerabilities
Without proper preparation, the introduction of Enterprise Application Insights may expose sensitive SharePoint sites to unauthorized third-party applications, leading to potential data breaches.
   - roles: SharePoint Administrator, IT Security Officer
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/15/enterprise-application-insights-for-sharepoint-sites/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/sharepoint-enterprise-application-insights/ba-p/2234567

User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without adequate training or communication, users may experience confusion or disruptions in accessing SharePoint sites, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End User, SharePoint Administrator
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/05/10/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-enterprise-applications/?sh=4c1b1c1e7c3b, https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/insights/user-experience

Configutation Options**

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IT Security**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine your office building as a SharePoint environment. Each room in the building represents a different SharePoint site, where various teams work and store their documents. Now, think of third-party applications as delivery services that need access to these rooms to drop off or pick up packages.

Enterprise Application Insights acts like a security guard who monitors which delivery services have access to which rooms. This guard keeps a detailed log of each delivery service's permissions and how often they visit each room. By having this information, you can ensure that only trusted services are allowed in, and you can quickly spot any unusual activity that might indicate a security risk.

For example, if a delivery service that typically visits once a month suddenly starts making daily visits, the security guard's report would alert you to this change. You could then investigate further to determine if this increased activity is legitimate or if it poses a potential security threat.

This tool is part of SharePoint's Advanced Management capabilities, which help administrators maintain a secure and well-organized environment. Just like a vigilant security team ensures the safety of your office building, Enterprise Application Insights helps keep your SharePoint sites secure by providing visibility into third-party application access.