Securing the Enterprise: How Dynamics 365 Meets Global Compliance Standards
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-922X.IJERET-V2I1P114Keywords:
Dynamics 365, Compliance, Data Protection, GDPR, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security, Governance, Cloud ComplianceAbstract
Businesses the present day are under increasing demands to keep data private, follow the rules & keep their operations safe all over the globe. Microsoft Dynamics 365 has become a strong business platform that meets these needs effectively with important global adherence to rules including GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001 & FedRAMP. This study analyzes how Dynamics 365 enables the Integration of compliance into necessary business functions via data governance, automated threat detection & transparent simple adherence reports. The study utilizes a multi-method approach, including a literature analysis, an applied compliance framework, and a practical case study, to analyze the platform's technical and procedural safeguards. The findings demonstrate that Dynamics 365’s integrated data model, role-specific access controls, audit trails, and cloud security certifications substantially improve organizational resilience and ensure adherence to multi-jurisdictional requirements. The report also emphasizes the significance of Computerization & AI in reducing human mistake & ensuring that their regulatory compliance via vigilant monitoring & policy implementation. Ultimately, Dynamics 365 demonstrates that compliance can transition from a Vigilant control to a proactive & competitive advantage. This helps organizations not only protect their information, but also develop trust, transparency & process improvement in a regulatory climate that changes extremely rapidly.
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