What method can be used to apply security settings across Power Platform applications?

Utilizing the Power Platform Admin Center is the correct approach to applying security settings across Power Platform applications because this centralized management tool provides administrators with the ability to configure settings, monitor usage, manage environments, and enforce policies across the various applications within the Power Platform ecosystem, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

The Admin Center allows for the management of data loss prevention (DLP) policies, user permissions, and access controls, ensuring that security settings are consistently applied throughout the organization. It streamlines the administration process, making it easier to enforce security measures across multiple applications simultaneously, which is essential for maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data.

In contrast, disabling user authentication would weaken security rather than apply settings effectively. Using external security software might enhance security but would not provide the integrated management and policy enforcement capabilities specific to the Power Platform that the Admin Center offers. Hiring additional security staff could potentially improve oversight but would not directly address the need for applying security settings systematically across applications.