MC1047788 – Power Platform – Environment variables secret with Azure Key Vault private link (preview)

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check before: 2025-04-01

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Introducing our new Environment Variables Secret feature with Azure Key Vault Private Link for Power Platform. This enhancement allows you to securely integrate environment variables using an Azure Key Vault private link, all while leveraging the robust Power Platform Virtual Network (vNet) for improved security and management. The public preview is scheduled for April 2025.

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2025-04-04

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2025-04-04

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The Power Platform is introducing a feature that allows environment variables to interact with Azure Key Vault via a private link, enhancing security by using a private network instead of a public one, and this feature is currently in public preview.

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Security Vulnerabilities
If the change is implemented without preparation, there may be security vulnerabilities due to improper configuration of the Azure Key Vault private link, leading to potential data breaches.
   - roles: IT Security Manager, System Administrator
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/06/15/understanding-azure-key-vault-security-best-practices/

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in accessing applications that rely on environment variables if the transition to the new private link is not managed properly, leading to downtime or degraded performance.
   - roles: Application Developer, End User
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2021/?sh=5c1c1c1e7c3e

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