Microsoft 365 Administration: Managing Compliance Using Microsoft Purview from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to manage sensitive info types, implement retention and sensitivity labels and policies, and implement DLPs for workloads, endpoints, as well as responding to alerts, events, and understanding DLP reports.

Microsoft Purview simplifies and strengthens compliance management. In this course, Microsoft 365 Administration: Managing Compliance Using Microsoft Purview, you’ll learn how to implement Microsoft Purview information protection, manage data lifecycles, and how to implement data loss prevention (DLP). First, you’ll explore how to implement and manage sensitive information types, as well as how to implement both retention and sensitivity labels and their respective policies. Next, you’ll discover how to implement DLP for workloads and for endpoints. Finally, you’ll learn how to understand DLP reports and how to review and respond to DLP alerts and events. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of information protection, data lifecycle management, and DLP needed to secure, protect, and preserve your organization’s data during its relevant lifecycle.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Using Microsoft Purview to Protect Data During Its Lifecycle

Implementing Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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Teaches Microsoft Purview information protection and its implementation for data security

Provides learners with hands-on experience in implementing retention labels, sensitivity labels, and policies for data protection

Covers advanced topics such as data loss prevention (DLP) for workloads and endpoints, ensuring data security across multiple platforms

Facilitates understanding of DLP reports and assists learners in responding to alerts and events, enhancing incident response capabilities

Provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Purview's features, including data lifecycle management and DLP, empowering learners to secure and protect data throughout its lifecycle

Taught by experienced instructors, Brian Alderman, who are recognized in the field of data protection and compliance

Reviews summary

Mastering microsoft purview compliance administration

According to learners, this course is a largely positive resource for mastering Microsoft 365 compliance administration using Microsoft Purview. Many highlight the instructor's clear explanations and the practical, hands-on labs and demos as key strengths, enabling them to confidently configure and manage sensitive information types, retention policies, and data loss prevention (DLP). Students found the content directly applicable to their work, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical implementation. While highly valued by those new to Purview, some experienced professionals felt certain topics could benefit from more advanced scenarios or troubleshooting depth.

Excellent for beginners, but experienced admins may desire more advanced content.

"Felt a bit too basic for my experience level. Probably better for absolute beginners, not experienced admins."

"The course covers the basics well. It's a good starting point for understanding Purview's compliance features."

"I was hoping for more advanced configurations and troubleshooting. Some concepts were glossed over."

The instructor's deep knowledge makes complex topics engaging and easy to grasp.

"The instructor's expertise shines through, making potentially dry topics engaging."

"The instructor explains complex topics... with such clarity."

"Excellent course! Very relevant... I especially liked how the instructor broke down the concepts of information protection."

Covers essential Purview features like DLP, sensitive info, and data lifecycle management.

"The sections on data loss prevention (DLP) were particularly strong, covering both workload and endpoint configurations."

"The content on sensitivity labels and adaptive scopes was well-explained."

"The modules on retention policies and managing data lifecycles were spot on."

Course provides clear explanations and practical, hands-on demonstrations.

"The instructor explains complex topics like sensitive info types, retention, and DLP policies with such clarity."

"The practical demos using Microsoft Purview were incredibly valuable and directly applicable to my work."

"I loved the hands-on labs! They made the concepts stick. The explanations... were clear and concise."

Some reviews suggest the course could benefit from updates due to rapidly changing M365 UIs.

"Some of the UIs in the demos seemed slightly outdated compared to what I see in my tenant."

"I felt the course could benefit from regular updates, as Microsoft 365 features change rapidly."

"The content felt somewhat outdated in parts, and I also encountered some issues replicating the lab environment."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Microsoft 365 Administration: Managing Compliance Using Microsoft Purview with these activities:

Review Principles of Data Loss Prevention

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Review the basic concepts and principles of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to strengthen your understanding of the course material.

Browse courses on Data Loss Prevention

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Read articles and whitepapers on DLP
Watch videos on DLP concepts

Organize Course Materials for Effective Review

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Organize, consolidate, and review course materials to enhance retention and prepare for assessments.

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Compile notes, assignments, and quizzes
Create a structured study guide

Configure DLP Policies for Sensitive Information Types

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Simulate real-world scenarios and practice configuring DLP policies for different types of sensitive information to improve your accuracy and efficiency.

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Create test data containing various sensitive information types
Configure DLP policies to detect and protect these information types
Test the effectiveness of the configured policies

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Collaborate with Peers on DLP Implementation Strategies

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Engage with fellow learners or industry professionals to share experiences, discuss best practices, and refine your understanding of DLP implementation.

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Join online forums or discussion groups
Participate in virtual or in-person meetups

Configure DLP Policies

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Reinforce your understanding of implementing sensitivity and retention labels and policies by going through a series of practice drills.

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Review the documentation for DLP policies
Set up a test environment
Configure a DLP policy to protect sensitive data
Test the DLP policy

Attend Industry Events on Data Protection and Compliance

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Participate in industry events to connect with experts, learn about emerging data protection trends, and expand your professional network.

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Identify relevant industry conferences and webinars
Attend sessions and participate in discussions

Implement DLP for Endpoints

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Solidify your knowledge of implementing DLP for endpoints by following this in-depth tutorial.

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Review the documentation for DLP for endpoints
Set up a test environment
Configure DLP for endpoints
Test DLP for endpoints

Explore Advanced DLP Capabilities in Microsoft Purview

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Deepen your knowledge and explore advanced capabilities of Microsoft Purview's DLP solution, enhancing your skills to address complex data protection challenges.

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Follow tutorials on configuring DLP for specific workloads and applications
Implement custom detectors and actions to extend DLP protection

Design a DLP Strategy

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Develop a practical plan for implementing DLP in your organization by creating a comprehensive strategy document.

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Identify the business requirements for DLP
Research different DLP solutions
Develop a DLP strategy
Write a DLP strategy document

Develop a Data Protection Plan Using Microsoft Purview

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Create a comprehensive data protection plan that leverages Microsoft Purview's capabilities, ensuring your organization's data is secure, compliant, and easily recoverable.

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Identify data protection requirements and risks
Design a DLP architecture using Microsoft Purview
Implement the data protection plan

Implement a DLP Endpoint Solution for Enhanced Data Protection

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Initiate a project where you implement a DLP solution on endpoints, extending data protection beyond traditional network boundaries and improving device security.

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Research and select an endpoint DLP solution
Deploy and configure the solution
Monitor and maintain the implemented solution

Mentor Junior Data Security Professionals

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Share your knowledge and expertise by mentoring junior data security professionals, reinforcing your own understanding while fostering the next generation of experts.

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Identify opportunities to mentor or volunteer
Provide guidance and support to mentees

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft 365 Administration: Managing Compliance Using Microsoft Purview will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Data Protection Officers (DPOs) oversee an organization’s data protection strategy and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. This course can be particularly useful for those aspiring to become DPOs, as it covers topics such as implementing DLP and managing sensitive information types. These are essential skills for DPOs, as they help protect an organization’s data and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Privacy Analyst

Privacy Analysts develop and implement privacy policies and procedures. They also ensure that an organization complies with privacy laws and regulations. This course can be useful for Privacy Analysts, as it covers topics such as implementing data loss prevention (DLP) and managing sensitive information types. These are essential skills for Privacy Analysts, as they help protect an organization’s data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

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Compliance Manager

Compliance Managers ensure that their organizations act in accordance with laws and regulations. They are responsible for overseeing compliance with regulatory standards like GDPR. This course can help you build a foundation for success in a Compliance Manager career. It covers topics such as implementing data loss prevention (DLP) and managing sensitive information types. These are essential skills for any Compliance Manager, as they help protect an organization’s data and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. This course can be useful for those aiming to become Information Security Analysts, as it covers topics such as data loss prevention (DLP). DLP is an important tool for Information Security Analysts, as it helps protect an organization’s data from unauthorized access.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze an organization’s security systems to identify and mitigate threats. This course can be useful for those aspiring to become Security Analysts, as it covers topics such as data loss prevention (DLP) and managing sensitive information types. These are essential skills for Security Analysts, as they help protect an organization’s data from unauthorized access.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors assess an organization’s IT infrastructure and processes to ensure compliance with regulations. This course can be useful for aspiring IT Auditors, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview is a tool that can help organizations meet their compliance obligations.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze data to extract insights and build models that can be used to improve business decisions. This course may be helpful for Data Scientists, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview can help Data Scientists ensure that their data is compliant with privacy regulations.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain an organization’s databases. This course may be useful for Database Administrators, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview can help Database Administrators ensure that their databases are compliant with privacy regulations.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify and assess risks to an organization. They also develop and implement plans to mitigate these risks. This course may be helpful for Risk Managers in understanding how to manage compliance using Microsoft Purview.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts analyze an organization’s computer systems and design solutions to improve efficiency. This course may be helpful for Systems Analysts, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview can help Systems Analysts ensure that their organization’s computer systems comply with privacy regulations.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects to achieve specific goals. This course may be helpful for Project Managers, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview can help Project Managers ensure that their projects comply with privacy regulations.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze an organization’s business processes to identify and improve inefficiencies. This course may be helpful for Business Analysts, as it covers topics such as managing compliance using Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview can help Business Analysts ensure that their organization’s business processes comply with privacy regulations.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course may be helpful for Software Engineers, as it covers topics such as data loss prevention (DLP). DLP is an important tool for Software Engineers, as it helps protect an organization’s data from unauthorized access.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation that explains technical concepts and products. This course may be helpful for Technical Writers in understanding how to manage compliance using Microsoft Purview.

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Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialists provide technical support to users of computer systems and software. This course may be helpful for Technical Support Specialists in understanding how to manage compliance using Microsoft Purview.

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