check before: 2025-03-31
Product:
Power Apps, Power Platform
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Admin impact
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Details:
Starting March 31, 2025, Power Apps will use a new endpoint, *.powerplatformusercontent.com, which needs to be added to your firewall allowlist.
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Created:
2025-03-28
updated:
2025-03-28
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Performance Issues
Failure to update the firewall allowlist may lead to degraded performance of Power Apps, causing slow response times and potential downtime.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/powerapps-firewall-allowlist
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience interruptions in service or inability to access Power Apps, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, Business Analyst
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-technology/?sh=4c1c1c5e1b5e
Increased Support Tickets
Not updating the allowlist could result in a surge of support tickets from users facing issues, straining IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-reduce-it-support-tickets/
Compliance Risks
Failure to comply with the necessary updates may lead to security vulnerabilities, risking data breaches and compliance violations.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Security Manager
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531230/why-compliance-is-critical-to-cybersecurity.html
Operational Disruption
If the change is not prepared for, it may lead to operational disruptions, affecting business processes reliant on Power Apps.
- roles: Operations Manager, Project Manager
- references: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/it-operations-management
Configutation Options**
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Opportunities**
Firewall Configuration Automation
Implementing automated tools for firewall configuration management can streamline the process of updating allowlists and reduce human error, ensuring that the necessary domains are always up to date. This can enhance security and compliance.
- next-steps: Research and select a firewall management tool that supports automation and integrates with existing systems. Train IT staff on its use.
- roles: IT Administrators, Network Engineers, Security Officers
- references: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/firewall-management/index.html, https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/whitepapers/automating-firewall-management
User Training and Awareness Programs
Conducting training sessions for users on the importance of firewall settings and how they impact application performance can lead to better compliance and proactive management of IT resources.
- next-steps: Develop a training curriculum and schedule sessions to educate users about firewall management and the specific changes related to Power Apps.
- roles: IT Trainers, Department Managers, End Users
- references: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-training-resources/, https://www.coursera.org/learn/cybersecurity-awareness
Performance Monitoring Tools
Implementing performance monitoring tools can help track the performance of Power Apps before and after the firewall changes, allowing for quick identification of issues and better resource allocation.
- next-steps: Evaluate and select performance monitoring solutions that can provide insights specifically for Power Apps and other critical applications.
- roles: IT Operations, Application Managers, Business Analysts
- references: https://www.datadoghq.com/product/application-performance-monitoring/, https://www.splunk.com/en_us/solutions/it-operations.html
Potentional Risks**
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IT Security**
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