Microsoft Purview: Using Sensitivity Labels for Data Classification and Protection

Microsoft Purview: Using Sensitivity Labels for Data Classification and Protection

In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. Whether you're dealing with confidential financial reports, customer records, or internal communications, ensuring that data is classified, secured, and compliant with industry regulations is a top priority for every organization.

Microsoft Purview: Using Sensitivity Labels for Data Classification and Protection is a comprehensive guide designed to help IT professionals, security administrators, and compliance teams implement and manage Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels effectively. Through step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and best practices, this book provides the essential knowledge needed to classify, protect, and control sensitive data across Microsoft 365 applications.

What You’ll Learn in This Book:
✅ The fundamentals of Sensitivity Labels—what they are, why they matter, and how they enhance data security.
✅ How to create and configure Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft Purview to classify and protect data automatically.
✅ Applying labels across Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
✅ Integrating Sensitivity Labels with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to block unauthorized sharing and prevent data leaks.
✅ Using AI-driven automation to improve classification accuracy and reduce human error.
✅ Monitoring label usage, detecting misclassifications, and refining classification policies for long-term success.
✅ Developing employee training programs and building a security-first culture to ensure compliance across the organization.

With practical case studies, troubleshooting insights, and real-world implementation strategies, this book goes beyond theory—it provides actionable steps to help organizations enforce data security and compliance policies effectively.

Who This Book Is For:
🔹 IT administrators and security professionals looking to implement Sensitivity Labels across their organization.
🔹 Compliance officers and data governance teams focused on meeting regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
🔹 Business leaders and decision-makers who want to understand how Sensitivity Labels enhance data protection while enabling collaboration.
🔹 Microsoft 365 users who want to improve their knowledge of data security best practices.

Take Control of Your Data Security Today
Whether you’re just getting started with Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels or looking to optimize an existing implementation, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to safeguard your organization’s most valuable information.