Low-code platform provider Kissflow has added a new governance layer to its platform to provide a digital footprint of all user activity, offering visibility into different processes and apps that are created by the users.
The new governance layer delivers additional safeguard against unauthorised use of data. It allows enterprises to have visibility into who creates processes/apps, accesses, uses, and moves data within the system, as well as to external systems.
Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of people using low-code tools will be outside formal IT departments. Kissflow’s new governance feature is particularly important as more citizen developers, individuals without formal IT backgrounds, start using low-code development tools.
“IT Governance is critical for enterprise operational transformation, but it doesn’t have to be complicated and add more workload for IT teams,” said Dinesh Varadharajan, CPO, Kissflow.
“Kissflow’s governance layer offers IT teams a centralised dashboard, providing detailed reports that allow them to effectively monitor and exercise control over how end users utilise the platform.”
Dinesh Varadharajan, Kissflow
The governance layer serves as a guardrail for safe app creation by citizen developers, reducing the burden on IT departments for approving every application created. It helps mitigate the risk of data leaks and compliance violations, which is crucial when dealing with sensitive data.
One of the notable advantages of Kissflow's governance layer is that it requires no additional maintenance. The platform's intuitive design and automation capabilities offer a seamless experience while minimising the IT workload.
Founded in 2004. Kissflow provides a low-code work platform for enterprises to digitally transform business operations. The company enables every enterprise user to build and manage apps, processes, tasks, analytics, integration, and collaboration in a single unified platform. Its global customer base includes Fortune 500 brands such as Pepsi, McDermott, Comcast and Danone who rely on Kissflow to simplify their work.
Peace of mind over data security
Kissflow's new governance layer addresses the need for data protection, compliance, and visibility in the growing adoption of low-code and no-code development tools.
By providing a layer of protection and monitoring user activity, Kissflow aims to give both existing and potential customers peace of mind regarding data security.
IT administrators have comprehensive control over users, groups, processes, cases, master data, lists, and authentication keys through the governance layer.
They can carefully manage and monitor access privileges, ensuring that data usage and dissemination are closely monitored at every endpoint. It allows admins to oversee activities such as downloads, prints, exports, and external data connections.
This level of monitoring enables proactive identification of potential anomalies and swift action to address them, safeguarding businesses from inadvertently exposing critical data.
Innovate with confidence
While the new governance layer empowers IT administrators to monitor and manage user activities, it also allows citizen developers to innovate and create applications with confidence.
“We believe in the power of simplicity and our low-code platform is the simplest platform for business users to create applications in the market,” said Varadharajan.
Meanwhile, the governance layer also provides valuable insights to optimize enterprise operations. IT administrators can monitor adoption rates by tracking processes created and identifying top users.
This information helps organisations maximise the benefits of Kissflow's unified work platform and drive operational efficiency.