What can be used to manage permissions and access to features in Dataverse?

In Dataverse, managing permissions and access to features is primarily handled through security roles. Security roles define the level of access that users have within the Dataverse environment and specify what actions users can perform on different entities, such as create, read, update, or delete data.

Security roles are vital for maintaining security and ensuring that users only have access to the data and functionalities necessary for their job responsibilities. Each role can be tailored to align with business requirements, allowing for granular control over user privileges. This is particularly important in environments where data sensitivity and user responsibilities vary significantly.

While environment maker roles and user roles play roles in managing access, they don’t provide the same breadth of permission management as security roles do across entities and features. Licensing levels affect the overall access to the platform but do not provide detailed permission management like security roles. Thus, security roles are the primary mechanism for managing permissions in Dataverse, making them the correct answer in this context.