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Creating a secure web interface for Excel spreadsheet filters while protecting raw data requires overcoming Excel’s fundamental web publishing limitations and restricted web architecture.
Here’s how to build a secure, filtered data presentation system that allows visitor interaction without exposing sensitive information.
Build secure filtered interfaces with Google Sheets and Coefficient data protection
Coefficientoffers a comprehensive solution for secure, filtered data presentation. By migrating to Google Sheets, you gain granular permission controls and data security layers that Excel web publishing cannot provide.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import and separate your data using Coefficient’s security features.
Import your Excel data into Google Sheets via Coefficient, then create filtered views that show only the data you want to expose publicly. Configure Coefficient imports to separate sensitive data into protected ranges automatically.
Step 2. Set up granular permission management.
Use Google Sheets’ sharing controls to hide sensitive columns or rows while maintaining filter functionality. Create permission layers that control data visibility without compromising the interactive experience.
Step 3. Create filtered views that exclude confidential information.
Set up filter views that automatically exclude sensitive data while preserving the analytical capabilities visitors need. Keep your complete dataset in a private sheet while publishing only filtered, sanitized views.
Step 4. Build dynamic filtering interface with security controls.
Create web-accessible filter controls that allow visitor interaction without exposing underlying raw data. Use Google Sheets’ permission system to publish only specific sheet ranges rather than entire workbooks.
Step 5. Configure advanced security features through Coefficient.
Set up Coefficient’s conditional exports to push filtered results back to secure systems when needed. Configure automated alerts when sensitive data patterns are detected and create scheduled snapshots of filtered data for audit trails.
Protect your data while giving users the filtering they need
BuildThis approach solves Excel’s core limitation by providing a secure, interactive web interface where visitors can filter and analyze data without accessing sensitive information.your secure data interface today.
