Microsoft Purview Information Protection

In the modern business landscape, information plays a pivotal role in shaping organizations’ success. It includes a wide range of data, including proprietary knowledge, customer details, financial records, strategic plans, and intellectual property. Given the ever-increasing reliance on technology and the importance of safeguarding, this information has become very important.

Information can be defined as data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a meaningful way, providing insights, knowledge, or context to the user. It is the lifeblood of modern organizations, enabling informed decision-making, efficient operations, competitive advantages, and innovation. Information can exist in various formats, such as digital documents, databases, emails, or physical records.

In this chapter, we will learn about the following:

• Microsoft Purview Information Protection (formerly known as Microsoft Information Protection...

About Microsoft Purview Information Protection

The Information Protection service in Microsoft Purview is designed to help organizations identify, classify, and protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle. It enables businesses to gain visibility into their data landscape and establish robust data protection policies. With this service, organizations can effectively mitigate risks associated with data breaches, unauthorized access, and non-compliance.

The Information Protection service delivers the following advantages to businesses:

• Confidentiality: Businesses handle sensitive information, including trade secrets, proprietary formulas, and customer data. Unauthorized access or disclosure of such information can lead to severe consequences, such as the loss of competitive advantage, reputational damage, or legal liabilities. Robust information protection measures ensure the confidentiality of valuable assets.
• Competitive advantage: Businesses that can effectively...

Configuring Information Protection

As we prepare to take on the journey of configuring Microsoft Purview Information Protection in the upcoming sections, it’s crucial to begin with a solid foundation. By gaining a clear understanding of the key components and concepts we’ll be delving into, you’ll be well-equipped to effectively navigate the world of information protection within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Information Protection

Before you start configuring labels, go to Overview and check the recommended information protection features:

1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 Purview admin center, and in the left menu under Information protection, click on Overview.
2. Click on Choose what to set up, as shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 10.1 – Information Protection Overview dashboard

3. Check Create and publish sensitivity labels for recommendations. (Checked option Set up in-app labeling suggestion for my labels...

Summary

In this chapter of the book, we took on a journey to explore the rich landscape of Microsoft Purview, a powerful service designed to empower organizations in their data governance and management endeavors. Recognizing the vastness and complexity of Purview, we carefully curated our discussion of a selection of key components, aiming to provide you with valuable insights into its essential elements and highlight the most important services that you can configure.

We covered the importance of data classification and labeling within Purview. With an ever-increasing volume of data, automating the process of assigning labels and tags is imperative. We examined how Purview employs machine learning algorithms and predefined rules to streamline data categorization, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in data organization and management.

It is important to mention that Microsoft Purview is an evolving ecosystem. As new features and services are introduced, it is essential...