Security is requesting exporting data (reports, searches, lists, transactions) as .xlsx versus .xls due to security concerns. SuiteAnswers confirmed that .xls is the only supported format, other than .xlsx for Workbooks, pivot tables, and NSPB, NSAR, EPM modules. Recommendation was export and save as, or use the ODBC connector. What is the current response to security issues with .xls, and what is NetSuite recommended best practices.
