Advanced Cloud Security for Business Central
DYNAMICS 365 ERP > BUSINESS CENTRAL ADD-ONS
Role-based & record-level security for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Walkerscott is a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner in Australia and New Zealand and a Hougaard partner. We implement Hougaard’s Advanced Cloud Security to give organisations granular control over which records users can access in Business Central, without complex permissions or custom development.
This powerful extension works with your existing Business Central permission sets to restrict access to only the records a user needs. Whether it’s limiting a salesperson to their own customers, controlling visibility of purchase orders by department, or separating financial data between companies, Advanced Cloud Security ensures that users see exactly what they’re supposed to, nothing more, nothing less.
Why choose Advanced Cloud Security for Business Central?
Record-level filtering
Limit data access so users can only view or edit the records relevant to them.
Protect sensitive information
Keep customer lists, vendor data, and financial details secure by applying targeted access rules.
Works with standard permissions
Layered on top of standard Business Central permission sets for more precise control.
Field-agnostic security
Rules apply regardless of how a user tries to access data, lists, lookups, reports, or APIs.
Multi-company aware
Apply different security filters across companies, departments, or regions in your Business Central environment.
No performance impact
Built for the cloud, so it enforces rules without slowing down Business Central.
Advanced Cloud Security capabilities
Dynamic Record Filtering
Define rules that filter visible records based on user IDs, salespeople codes, dimensions, or other field values.
Company and Role-Based Security
Set different filters for different companies and roles, tailoring data access to operational needs.
Secure Across All Access Points
Applies to the Web Client, APIs, reports, and lookups, ensuring consistent security.
No-Code Configuration
Manage all filters from a simple configuration page inside Business Central without developer involvement.
Works with other Business Central Extensions
Security rules apply even to data exposed through other Business Central extensions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Business Central & Advanced Cloud Security from Hougaard
Can Business Central restrict access to individual records out of the box?
Standard Business Central permissions control access at the table level, but not which specific records within a table a user can see. You can use an extension like Advanced Cloud Security from Hougaard, which adds record-level control for far more precision.
Does restricting access to individual records affect reports and lookups in Business Central?
Yes, if using Advanced Cloud Security extension for Business Central, rules apply everywhere, including list pages, lookups, reports, and API calls, so filtered data stays secure regardless of how it’s accessed.
Is it difficult to maintain security rules in Business Central using Advanced Cloud Security?
No. All filters are configured in the Business Central interface, making them easy to update as your business changes.
Can Advanced Cloud Security by Hougaard work across multiple companies?
Yes. You can set company-specific or role-specific rules so each environment enforces the right level of access within Business Central.
Will the Advanced Cloud Security add-on slow down Business Central?
No. Advanced Cloud Security is designed to enforce filtering without impacting system performance.
Why Work with Walkerscott?
As a Hougaard partner and certified Microsoft Solutions Partner, Walkerscott provides local scoping, implementation, and support across Australia and New Zealand.
We assess your security requirements, configure Advanced Cloud Security in your Business Central environment, set up record filters, and train your team, giving you fine-grained access control without the complexity of custom development.