Automatic classification of files and emails in Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Purview or SharePoint Premium
Employees are usually too busy to care about compliance. We need to automate security and governance as best as possible, and I will in this blog post outline ways to automate data classification in Microsoft 365 to ensure data security and governance. This is for auto-applying sensitivity labels to secure sensitive files and emails and […]
The Impact of Overstorage of Information
The Impact of Overstorage: When Copilot Picks Up Old Content In the modern workplace, Copilot are becoming indispensable for improving productivity. However, the effectiveness of the tool can be undermined by a challenge that many of the organizations that Infotection works with face: overstorage. Overstorage occurs when organizations retain excessive, outdated, or irrelevant data, leading […]
Maximise the benefits of Data Governance in UK Public Sector
Maximise the benefits of Data Governance in UK Public Sector Data governance has been a constant consideration of continuously increasing importance to the UK public sector. The growing shift towards cloud platforms is accompanied by a significant rise in cybersecurity threats. Critical considerations include compliance with the Data Protection Act and the obligation of many […]
SharePoint lifecycle management: 6 options to reduce costs and risks
SharePoint storage is not unlimited and purchasing more is expensive. It can be up to 10x more expensive when compared with IaaS cloud storage solutions such as Azure Blob Storage. Organizations often turn to lower-cost cloud storage solutions for archiving or long-term storage. However, these solutions lack the governance and security features implemented in Microsoft365 […]
Data lifecycle options for Microsoft 365
Keep what we need and delete the rest A study by CGOC (Compliance and Governance Oversight Council) some years ago found that in average, 25% of information has business value, 5% is subject to regulatory record keeping requirements, 2% is subject to legal hold, and 68% is redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT). Many companies store […]
Maximizing Data Governance and Security with Microsoft Purview and Copilot
Table of Contents The Promise of AI in Data Governance and Information Protection Challenges of Relying Solely on AI for Content Classification Leveraging Existing Investments in E5 Licensing and Purview Strategies for Effective Data Classification Using Rules and Heuristics Enhancing Data Security and Protection with Microsoft Tools Preparing for AI Integration in Data Governance Implementing […]
Enhancing Data Protection and Information Governance with Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing
Table of Contents Introduction: The Imperative of Robust Data Security and Information Governance Understanding the Limitations of Microsoft 365 E3 License Unlocking Advanced Capabilities with E5 Information Protection & Governance Add-on Automating Records Management in SharePoint Online Strengthening Data Security with Microsoft Defender and Azure Information Protection Building a Business Case for Investing in E5 […]
Mastering Data Governance and Security with Microsoft Purview: A Complete Guide
Table of Contents Understanding Data Governance and Security Introduction to Microsoft Purview Key Features of Microsoft Purview Implementing Data Governance with Microsoft Purview Enhancing Data Security with Microsoft Purview Integrating Microsoft Purview with Other Microsoft Solutions Best Practices for Information Governance Case Studies: Success with Microsoft Purview Future Trends in Data Governance and Security Conclusion […]
Preparing for a Copilot Implementation
So, you’re ready to roll out Copilot. You have an Information and Records Governance program in place, including your Steering Committee, Information and Records Coordinators, policies and procedures, Records Retention Schedule (RRS), licenses, and training. As you review the rollout plan with your colleagues, you’re all doing your best to think of any challenges that […]
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 […]
