Introduction
Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive data governance service that helps organisations manage and get insights from their data. It’s particularly useful in creating information boundaries within your Microsoft 365 (M365) environment. Information boundaries are essential for data security, compliance, and efficient data management.
Implementation Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to implement information boundaries with Microsoft Purview in your M365 environment:
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Set Up Microsoft Purview: Begin by setting up your Microsoft Purview account in the Azure portal.
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Connect to M365: Connect your M365 environment to Microsoft Purview. This allows Purview to access and manage your M365 data.
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Scan Your Data: Use Microsoft Purview’s scanning feature to discover and catalog data across your M365 environment.
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Define Information Boundaries: Define information boundaries based on your organisation’s data governance policies. This could be based on data sensitivity, business function, or regulatory requirements.
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Apply Information Boundaries: Apply the defined information boundaries to your data. This involves assigning data to specific boundaries and applying the appropriate access controls.
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Monitor and Review: Regularly monitor and review your information boundaries to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Microsoft Purview provides comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities to facilitate this.
Conclusion
Implementing information boundaries with Microsoft Purview in your M365 environment can provide significant benefits. It enhances data security, facilitates compliance, and improves data usability. By providing a clear overview of your data landscape, Microsoft Purview empowers you to manage your data more effectively and securely.
Learn More
For more information about Microsoft Purview and implementing information boundaries, you can refer to the following resources on Microsoft Learn: