The Microsoft Teams integration enables security and compliance teams to receive notifications directly in Microsoft Teams. It connects Drata to Microsoft Teams so your team can be alerted about Not Ready controls and personnel with pending compliance actions.
Key Capabilities
Compliance notifications: Notify Teams channels about Not Ready controls
Personnel action alerts: Notify users about pending compliance actions
Communication automation: Send compliance-related alerts directly to Teams channels
This integration helps automate compliance communication workflows so teams can quickly address controls that require action.
Prerequisites & Data Access
Access to Microsoft Teams
Ability to install the Drata App in Microsoft Teams
Access to the Microsoft Teams channel URL
Required Drata Role with Write access: Admin, Workspace Managers, DevOps Engineer
Access Reviewers (Access Reviewers can only Read the connection page they can’t make changes)
Important requirement:
Microsoft Teams does not allow sending connector messages to private channels.
Permissions & Data Table
Permission/Scope | Why It’s Needed |
Microsoft Teams app installation | Allows Drata to send notifications to Teams |
Team URL | Identifies the specific Microsoft Teams channel for notifications |
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Install the Drata App in Microsoft Teams
Open Microsoft Teams.
Navigate to Apps.
Search for Drata.
Install the Drata App if it has not already been added.
If you do not have permission to install apps, work with your IT team to complete the installation.
Expected outcome: The Drata app is installed in Microsoft Teams.
Step 2: Retrieve the Microsoft Teams URL
Open Microsoft Teams.
Navigate to the Team where you want notifications sent.
Select the three-dot (ellipsis) menu next to the team name.
Select Get link to team.
Copy the generated Team URL.
Expected outcome: You have the Microsoft Teams URL required for the connection.
Step 3: Connect Microsoft Teams in Drata
Log in to Drata.
Navigate to the Connections page.
Select the Available Connections tab.
Search for and start the Microsoft Teams connection process.
Paste the Microsoft Teams URL when prompted.
Select Connect your Microsoft Teams workspace.
Expected outcome:
Microsoft Teams is successfully connected and Drata can send notifications to the selected channel.
Important Notes
Microsoft Teams does not support sending connector messages to private channels.
Notifications can be configured or modified under Settings → Notification rules in Drata.
If the Drata app is not installed in Microsoft Teams, the integration will not be able to send notifications.