Data is the lifeblood of modern organizations—and one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals, insiders, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Sensitive information exists everywhere: in emails, collaboration platforms, cloud storage, legacy file shares, and increasingly in AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot. The challenge is not only knowing where sensitive data is, but also ensuring it is protected against misuse, theft, or accidental exposure.
That’s why enterprises are turning to Microsoft Purview for data security, and extending it with Infotechtion-ARM (i-ARM) for more detailed reporting and unified governance. Together, they deliver measurable security outcomes that reduce the attack surface and strengthen defenses.
1. Identifying and Protecting Sensitive Data Everywhere
Purview automatically discovers and classifies sensitive data—financial records, personal information, trade secrets—wherever it resides. Sensitivity labels and encryption follow the data across Microsoft 365 and beyond i-ARM extends this protection by giving security teams unified reporting across platforms, highlighting areas where sensitive data is most at risk.
Outcome: Fewer blind spots, stronger protection of critical data assets, and reduced risk of data leaks.
2. Preventing Oversharing and Data Exfiltration
Insider threats and accidental oversharing remain top causes of data breaches. With Purview DLP and Insider Risk Management, policies automatically prevent files from leaving the organization or being shared with the wrong people. i-ARM provides the visibility to track violations, policy effectiveness, and trends across the environment.
Outcome: Reduced exposure from insider misuse, misdirected sharing, and malicious exfiltration attempts.
3. Enforcing Least-Privilege Access
Attackers exploit over-privileged accounts to move laterally and access sensitive data. Purview’s integration with Entra ID and Defender helps security teams monitor access patterns and enforce least-privilege i-ARM adds advanced reporting, showing where access policies may be too permissive and where controls need tightening.
Outcome: Minimized attack surface and lower risk of credential compromise leading to data theft.
4. Improving Incident Response and Audit Readiness
When a security incident occurs, speed and evidence matter. Purview provides detailed logs and insights on data activity, while i-ARM consolidates this into actionable reports and timelines that accelerate investigations.
Outcome: Faster breach detection and response, clear audit trails, and reduced investigation costs.
5. Securing AI Adoption
AI assistants like Copilot can amplify productivity—but if they have access to the wrong data, the risks multiply. Purview ensures sensitive data is protected before it reaches AI models. i-ARM provides transparency into what data AI tools are accessing, giving organizations confidence to adopt AI securely.
Outcome: AI innovation without compromising data security or exposing confidential information.
Final Thoughts
Data security is no longer about locking systems down—it’s about protecting the data itself. By implementing Microsoft Purview and extending it with i-ARM, organizations can move from reactive security to proactive data defense:
- Sensitive data stays protected no matter where it travels
- Oversharing and insider risks are reduced automatically
- Access rights are tightened and continuously monitored
- Investigations and audits become faster and more effective
- AI can be adopted securely, without introducing new exposures
The result is a stronger security posture, fewer breaches, and greater confidence to innovate with data.
Ready to see i-ARM in action? Contact us at contact@Infotechtion.com to request a demo or connect with one of our experts. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
