Authorization Control in Microsoft Dynamics ERP: What it means for your organization

What Authorization Control Means for Your Organization

ERP systems are complex IT solutions that support the main business processes within organizations. Such systems allow a broad spectrum of configurations and customizations to be performed. An ERP system's multiple security configurations, if not correctly addressed, can cause various business disruptions as well as security leaks, eventually resulting in potential fraud, errors, lack of compliance with regulations, and/or process inefficiency.

Organizations implementing an ERP system need to pay attention not only to the implementation of the features, but also to the implementation of a correct authorization framework for the new system in line with the organization's governance framework.

An authorization framework provides solid authorization management for a controlled operation

A governance framework and stakeholder engagement should result in an integrated framework that seeks to merge governance, risk, compliance and assurance functions throughout an organization. The integrated framework seeks to enhance and protect business value, operational efficiency and support strategic objectives. Technology is key for implementation of such a framework.

How a governance framework helps you

The governance framework supports management by providing a repository for documenting business processes, policies, control objectives and risks. Control assessments and remediation management is supported by (automated) workflows and approvals. The governance framework should consist of a monitoring solution providing information on process compliance and process performance. Furthermore, the governance framework consists of access-related procedures supporting and enforcing the governance framework.

An authorization framework is part of a larger System Integration Control framework. Risks are mitigated by implementing Configuration, Authorization, Reporting and Procedural controls, also known as CARP. By combining the different controls, organizations keep an overview on the goal of preventing business disruptions.

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