Configuring Multi-Language Policy Tips in Microsoft Purview DLP: A Comprehensive Guide

The challenge The ability to deliver Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy tips in multiple languages, tailored to the user’s selected display language in their Microsoft 365 profile, has long been a priority for many multinational organisations. This capability is achievable through the use of the “NotifyPolicyTipCustomTextTranslations” variable when configuring a rule within a DLP policy. […]
Mastering Purview DLP Email Policies: A Comprehensive Guide to Custom Oversharing Dialog Boxes

Understanding the challenge When implementing a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Microsoft Purview, it is essential to adopt a phased approach to ensure its effective deployment. The initial step should involve activating “Simulation Mode,” which facilitates the assessment of potential user impact before the policy is fully enforced. This preliminary stage enables precise adjustments […]
Navigating Data Security: The Impact and Implications of Encryption in MS Purview Sensitivity Labels.

One of the notable features of Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft Purview is the ability to configure labels to apply encryption to files and emails. The primary purpose of this encryption is to manage access control for the labelled items, ensuring protection regardless of where the file or email resides or travels. While this advanced level […]
Streamlining Compliance: Harnessing Entra ID Administrative Units within Microsoft Purview

Administrators and Entra ID Administrative Unit (AU) Administrative Units are designed to provide organizations with a structured approach to managing directory objects, such as user accounts, by segmenting them into more manageable subdivisions. It is possible for user accounts to be simultaneously associated with multiple AUs. For instance, an individual’s user account might be included […]
Revolutionize Your Security: Dynamic Insider Risk Management with Adaptive Protection

Since its inception in 2020, Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM) has been the subject of extensive discourse and analysis. For those seeking a concise overview: IRM serves as an advanced analytical tool that synthesises diverse signals to pinpoint potential insider threats, whether they stem from intentional misconduct or inadvertent actions, encompassing intellectual property theft, […]
Enhancing Data Security: The Advantages of Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match

When configuring Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies or Microsoft Purview Information Protection auto-labelling policies, leveraging Sensitive Information Types (SITs) is crucial. SITs play a pivotal role in identifying sensitive data by recognising specific patterns within text. These patterns are supported by evidence such as keywords, character proximity, and confidence levels When considering the […]
Zero Trust: A Holistic Approach to Data Security

What Is Zero Trust? At its core, Zero Trust is a paradigm shift—a departure from the old guard of cybersecurity. It rejects the notion of inherent trust, whether bestowed upon users, devices, or applications. Instead, it champions a relentless pursuit of verification. This transformative concept emerged from the cybersecurity community in an age where trust […]
Optimising Information Governance: The Synergistic Union of Records Management and SharePoint Metadata

Enthusiastic users of Microsoft Purview’s Record Management solution know that it is an excellent tool to facilitate the fulfilment of your organisation’s legal obligations, providing the ability to demonstrate compliance with regulations, and increasing efficiency with regular disposition of items. The journey commences with the creation and meticulous configuration of a retention label using a […]
Mastering AI: Unveiling the Power of MS Purview Trainable Classifiers

In today’s landscape, engaging in a substantive debate on any topic invariably involves delving into the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential implications within that specific context. In the realm of Information Governance (IG), Microsoft has undeniably demonstrated the influence and importance of AI through MS Purview. In this article, we will […]
Discover and manage shadow IT with App governance add-on to Microsoft 365 Defender for Cloud Apps

When IT admins are asked how many cloud apps they think their employees use, on average they say 30 or 40, when in reality, the average (in large enterprises) is over 1,000 separate apps being used by employees in your organization. Shadow IT helps you know and identify which apps are being used and what […]