Detect and Control Sensitive Information with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

Know Your Data, Protect Your Data, and Prevent Data Loss
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security challenges

We know that data security is hard. You need to secure emails, messages, shared storage, and cloud apps—not to mention all the devices that data is accessed on.

74%
of organizations experienced an incident with business data in the past year.
2.8X
more data security incidents for organizations that employ multiple disjointed security tools.
43%
of data exposed by customers pasting internal business data into GenAI.
overview

How do I prevent risky or unauthorized use of sensitive data on apps, services, and devices?

Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention provides comprehensive protection in one solution. It prevents unauthorized sharing, use, or transfer of sensitive information across apps, services, and devices. Additionally, it offers customizable policies and real-time monitoring to ensure data security compliance. With advanced analytics and reporting features, it empowers organizations to proactively address potential threats.

features

Single Location for Policy Management

Create, manage, and enforce data loss prevention policies from the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.

Integration with Microsoft Purview Information Protection

DLP includes classification and labeling capabilities, including out-of-the box, customer, or advanced SITs and trainable classifiers.

Unified Alerting and Remediation

Configure, triage, and track alerts through the DLP alerts page. Extend DLP alerts to the Microsoft Defender XDR portal and Microsoft Sentinel.

Adaptive Protection

Dynamically assign appropriate data loss prevention, data lifecycle management, and Conditional Access policies to users based on the insider risk levels.

how 360 visibility helps

Microsoft 365 Advanced Security

Designed for businesses that demand the latest and most advanced security offerings from Microsoft. 360 Visibility can help you fortify your business with comprehensive data security.

Security Assessment

Comprehensive audit to assess your current security posture

Quarterly Review

Four quarterly security report review and status meetings

Monthly Action Items

Recommendations to further strengthen and secure systems

What's covered:

Entra ID Security

Conditional Access Policy Tuning
Tenant Review and Best Practice Alignment
Risk-Based Controls
Modern Authentication Assistance

Microsoft Defender Security

Defender for Office 365
Defender for Endpoint
Attack surface reduction tuning
Ransomware protection
Defender for Identity
Defender for Cloud App Security
Vulnerability Management

Microsoft Purview

Information Protection
Data Loss Prevention for Emails and Files
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Frequently Asked Questions

When looking for a Microsoft Purview Implementation Partner, it’s important to ask questions that will help you determine their expertise, reliability, and fit for your specific needs.
1What is Microsoft Purview DLP?
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention helps organizations detect, monitor, and protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and hybrid environments.
2What licenses are required?
  • Microsoft 365 E5, A5, or G5 includes full DLP capabilities.
  • Microsoft 365 E3 users can add Compliance add-ons to enable DLP features.
3What platforms does it support?
  • Cloud: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams
  • On-Premises: SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, file shares
  • Endpoints: Windows 10/11, macOS (including offline protection)
4How long does implementation take?
Typical deployment spans 12–18 weeks, including:
  • Discovery & planning
  • Policy development & testing
  • Enforcement & refinement
5Can it protect data in hybrid environments?
Yes. Microsoft Purview DLP applies consistent policies across cloud and on-premises systems, ensuring unified protection and visibility.
6What are the key benefits?
  • Improved regulatory compliance
  • Reduced false positives
  • Enhanced visibility into data usage
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
  • Centralized policy management
7What are common implementation challenges?
  • Change management and user education are critical
  • Success depends on stakeholder engagement and clear communication

Protect Your Data with a Purview Data Loss Prevention Workshop

Worried about sensitive data leaks or insider risks?

Our Purview DLP Workshop helps IT leaders quickly identify, assess, and mitigate data security risks across Microsoft 365—including threats from generative AI and insider activity.

What you get:

  • Automated data risk assessment using Microsoft Purview
  • Expert insights and a clear action plan to strengthen your data protection
  • Recommendations tailored to your organization’s needs

Don’t wait for a breach.
Contact us today to secure your business’s data and stay ahead of evolving threats!