How can you protect sensitive data in a Smartsheet?

Setting permissions for users or locking specific columns is the best way to protect sensitive data in a Smartsheet. This approach allows you to control who can view or edit certain parts of the sheet, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information. By configuring permissions, you can tailor access levels for different users based on their roles, which maintains the integrity and confidentiality of the data.

Locking specific columns can also help prevent unauthorized modifications to crucial information while still allowing access to other areas of the sheet. This method enables collaboration while providing a safeguard for sensitive data, ensuring that it is shared appropriately and managed effectively within the project team.

Encryption of the entire sheet, while theoretically providing protection, is not a feature offered by Smartsheet at this time. Furthermore, creating a password for the sheet or limiting access to only one user may inhibit collaboration and does not provide granular control over data access. Thus, setting permissions and locking columns stands out as the most effective and practical method for managing sensitive data in a collaborative environment like Smartsheet.