Microsoft Purview has been gaining significant attention lately as more organizations recognize the growing importance of data governance, security, and compliance. As businesses adapt to an increasingly digital landscape, the need for efficient data management and protection has become a top priority. If your organization uses Microsoft 365, it’s worth understanding how Microsoft Purview can help you manage sensitive data and ensure compliance. This blog provides an overview of what Purview is, while highlighting the key benefits it offers.
Microsoft Purview is a robust data governance solution designed to help organizations discover, manage, and protect their data across a variety of environments, including on-premises, cloud, and third-party platforms. It brings together capabilities for data classification, risk management, and compliance to ensure sensitive information is handled securely and in accordance with internal policies and external regulations.
The platform focuses on three main areas:
- Data discovery and classification: Purview helps you identify and classify sensitive data across your organization, whether it’s stored locally or in the cloud.
- Risk and compliance management: It enables businesses to meet legal and regulatory requirements, while tracking and managing compliance.
- Data governance: Purview provides tools for establishing policies and controls to ensure data is handled properly and risks are mitigated.
Top 5 Benefits of Microsoft Purview:
- Comprehensive data protection: Automatically classify and protect sensitive information based on predefined policies, ensuring your organization’s data is secure.
- Simplified compliance management: Track and manage compliance with various regulations, making audits easier, and reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
- Increased visibility into data: Get a clear view of where your data resides, how it’s being used, and who has access, giving you better control over your organization’s information.
- Automated risk assessments: With built-in tools for identifying potential risks, Purview automates much of the risk management process, saving time and reducing manual errors.
- Integrated data governance: Ensure that data governance policies are applied consistently across your entire data landscape, regardless of where it’s stored.
Microsoft 365 Licenses That Include Microsoft Purview
As of September 2024, Purview is available as part of several Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including:
- Microsoft 365 E5
- Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance
- Office 365 E5
- Office 365 Advanced Compliance
These licenses offer varying levels of access to Purview’s features, allowing organizations to select the level of data governance and compliance management that best suits their needs.
In today’s data-driven world, Microsoft Purview is an essential tool for any organization that wants to stay ahead of regulatory requirements, protect sensitive information, and manage data efficiently.
To learn more about how Microsoft Purview can benefit your organization, contact your Gotham Account Manager today!