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Microsoft Purview
Unified Data Governance and Compliance Solution
In an increasingly data-driven world, managing data has become a priority for businesses.
Ensuring data privacy, security, and compliance while maintaining accessibility for legitimate users is essential. Microsoft Purview (formerly known as Microsoft Compliance Center and Azure Purview) is a unified data governance and compliance solution that helps businesses manage data across on-premises, cloud, and Microsoft 365 services.
Purview provides an organization-wide view of data, simplifying its management and protection while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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What is Microsoft Purview?
Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive data management and governance platform that enables businesses to discover, catalog, classify, and protect their data wherever it resides. With advanced capabilities for information labeling, risk management, and compliance, Purview provides a robust framework to ensure data is used responsibly and in accordance with regulations.
Key Features of Microsoft Purview
Data Cataloging
Automatic discovery and cataloging of data from various sources, including SQL databases, cloud storage services, on-premises file systems, and Microsoft 365 applications. Data is organized in a centralized catalog for easy search and access.
Compliance Policy Management
Setting data governance policies to meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, with real-time monitoring of compliance gaps.
Data Classification
Identification and classification of sensitive information, such as personal data, financial information, or medical data, using predefined or custom classification models.
Data Mapping
Visualization of data flows within the organization to understand how data is used, where it is stored, and who has access to it.
Information Labeling
Application of sensitivity labels to protect critical information and define access management policies based on data sensitivity.
Risk Analysis
Risk assessment tools to identify potential risks related to data management and provide recommendations for mitigating these risks.
Benefits of Microsoft Purview
Data Visibility and Control
A centralized view of all organizational data, simplifying the management of information assets and traceability of sensitive data.
Ease of Use
Intuitive user interface enabling IT and compliance teams to manage data effectively without requiring advanced technical skills.
Enhanced Compliance
Continuous monitoring of data environments to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem
Seamless integration with other Microsoft services, such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365, providing unified governance across the infrastructure.
Risk Reduction
Proactive identification of data-related risks and implementation of corrective measures to prevent security or compliance incidents.
Use Cases for Microsoft Purview
- Regulatory Compliance: Using Microsoft Purview to identify, classify, and protect sensitive information to meet regulatory requirements like LPD, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
- Multicloud Data Governance: Managing data across multicloud and on-premises environments with a unified view of all organizational information assets.
- Sensitive Information Protection: Applying sensitivity labels and protection policies to restrict access to sensitive information and prevent data leaks.
- Data Search and Cataloging: Cataloging enterprise data to facilitate its search, discovery, and use by legitimate users, thereby improving productivity.
- Audit and Reporting: Tracking and auditing data access and changes to critical information, with detailed reports for internal and external audits.
Implementing Microsoft Purview: Our Expertise at Your Service
Implementing Microsoft Purview within your organization requires careful planning and expertise in data governance. Here’s how we can support you:
- Initial Data Assessment: In-depth analysis of your environment to understand your governance needs and identify critical data sources.
- Data Governance Planning: Developing a data governance plan tailored to your requirements, including classification, security policy management, and regulatory compliance.
- Deployment and Configuration: Configuring Microsoft Purview to integrate your data sources, define sensitivity labels, and apply necessary compliance policies.
- User Training: Training your IT and compliance teams to maximize the use of Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity label management and governance policy application.
- Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitoring your data environment, adjusting governance policies, and optimizing configurations to address new threats and evolving requirements.
- Ongoing Support and Updates: Technical support and guidance to ensure the longevity of your data governance solution, with regular updates to incorporate new features and best practices.
With our expertise, you can be confident that your Microsoft Purview solution will be deployed efficiently, with proactive compliance management and strengthened protection of your critical data.
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