Summary and resources
In today's rapidly evolving data landscape, managing sensitive information is more important than ever. Organizations face the challenge of protecting data from breaches, maintaining compliance with regulations, and ensuring secure data governance across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS applications. Without a robust data protection strategy, organizations expose themselves to compliance risks and financial penalties.
In this module, you learned how to:
- Understand how to identify and classify sensitive data for effective protection.
- Explore how Microsoft Purview helps apply data protection and compliance policies.
- Understand the role of data loss prevention (DLP) policies in preventing accidental data sharing.
- Learn the concepts behind retention and deletion policies for managing the data lifecycle.
- Understand how to govern data across various environments, including cloud services and on-premises systems.
Without these tools, managing data security and compliance across multiple platforms would be complex and prone to errors. By implementing these practices, organizations can reduce risks, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.