1. Developing Integrated Spreadsheets Using Oracle Visual Builder Add-in for Excel
  2. Security
  3. Security Guidelines

Security Guidelines

Follow these best practices:

  • Update the add-in to the latest version available.
  • Restrict access to Excel documents containing sensitive data.
  • Consider adding passwords to workbooks to further reduce exposure.
  • Always use HTTPS endpoints instead of HTTP.
  • Do not use basic authentication.
  • Ensure that the latest Windows updates and security patches have been applied to the computers where you install the add-in.
  • Disable deprecated transport layer protocols, such as SSL, TLS 1.0, and TLS 1.1. Refer to KB5017811—Manage Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 after default behavior change on September 20, 2022 on the Microsoft Support site.
  • Consider using Excel's Inspect Workbook feature (available on Excel's File menu) to review and remove personal information from the workbook before you distribute it. When you use the Document Inspector, make sure the Hidden Worksheets check box is not selected. You must not remove hidden worksheets, because the add-in uses hidden worksheets to integrate a workbook with the REST service.