Microsoft Purview: Manage and Protect Microsoft 365 Content from Pluralsight

Protecting Microsoft 365 content is essential for every organization. This course will teach you how to safeguard Microsoft 365 content by focusing on managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. You'll gain skills in creating and applying sensitivity labels and policies to secure various content types and learn Data Loss Prevention strategies, including policy deployment and alert management. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in employing Microsoft Purview tools to ensure security and compliance for your organization's Microsoft 365 content.

Protecting sensitive information within Microsoft 365 is a crucial challenge for organizations. In this course, Microsoft Purview: Manage and Protect Microsoft 365 Content, you will learn how to manage and safeguard sensitive corporate data effectively. Firstly, you will learn how to implement and manage sensitive information types. It includes reviewing existing types and creating custom ones. Next, you will discover how to use trainable classifiers to enhance data management. You will learn to create and add content and retrain these classifiers. Finally, you will learn how to create and manage sensitivity labels and policies. You will also learn how to control content using Data Loss Prevention strategies. By the end of the course, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge of Microsoft Purview to ensure robust data protection and compliance in your Microsoft 365 environment.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Managing Sensitive Information Types in Microsoft 365

Trainable Classifiers in Microsoft 365

Sensitivity Labels and Policies in Microsoft 365

Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft 365

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Know what's good

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Targeted at students and professionals interested in managing sensitive information in Microsoft 365

Focuses on implementing security measures to safeguard sensitive corporate data

Practical training in creating and applying sensitivity labels for content security

Develops Data Loss Prevention strategies, enhancing data protection and compliance

Taught by Liam Cleary, an experienced professional in data management and protection

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 Purview: Manage and Protect Microsoft 365 Content with these activities:

Develop a fundamental understanding of data protection concepts

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Solidify your foundational understanding of data protection, which will help you apply the skills and knowledge taught in this course more effectively.

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Review the basics of data protection principles and regulations
Explore different data protection technologies and tools

Seek Guidance from Experienced Professionals

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Seeking guidance from experienced professionals can provide valuable insights and support throughout your learning journey.

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Identify and reach out to potential mentors who have expertise in data protection and Microsoft Purview.
Prepare specific questions and topics you would like to discuss.
Schedule regular meetings or discussions to receive guidance and feedback.

Review Information Management Concepts

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Reviewing core information management concepts will help build a solid foundation for managing sensitive content in Microsoft 365.

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Read through your notes from previous courses or textbooks on information management.
Review online resources such as articles, whitepapers, or industry best practices on data protection.
Attend an introductory webinar or workshop on information management.

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Explore Microsoft Purview Features

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Getting familiar with Microsoft Purview features will enhance your understanding of the tools available for managing and protecting sensitive content.

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Review Microsoft's official documentation and tutorials on Microsoft Purview.
Watch video demonstrations or attend webinars on specific Microsoft Purview features.
Explore the Microsoft Purview portal and experiment with different settings and configurations.

Practice Identifying Sensitive Content

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Practicing the identification of sensitive content will enhance your ability to apply sensitivity labels and policies effectively.

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Use the Microsoft Purview Information Protection scanner to classify sample documents.
Review existing sensitivity labels and policies in your organization and identify different types of sensitive content.
Create a list of common sensitive information types and practice identifying them in real-world scenarios.

Develop a Sensitivity Labeling Policy

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Creating a sensitivity labeling policy will provide hands-on experience in defining and implementing data protection measures.

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Identify the types of sensitive content that need protection.
Determine the appropriate sensitivity labels and apply them to the identified content.
Configure protection settings and permissions for each sensitivity label.
Test the effectiveness of the sensitivity labeling policy.

Attend a Data Loss Prevention Workshop

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Attending a Data Loss Prevention workshop will provide practical insights into implementing and managing data protection strategies.

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Identify and register for a relevant Data Loss Prevention workshop.
Actively participate in the workshop sessions and engage with experts.
Apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to enhance your data protection measures.

Implement a Data Protection Solution

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Working on a data protection project will provide a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience in managing and protecting sensitive content.

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Define the scope and objectives of the data protection project.
Identify and assess existing data protection measures.
Design and implement a comprehensive data protection solution using Microsoft Purview and other relevant tools.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented solution.

Share Your Expertise with Others

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Mentoring others not only reinforces your understanding but also allows you to contribute to the growth of others in the field.

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Identify opportunities to share your knowledge and experience with others, such as through online forums, meetups, or workshops.
Prepare materials and resources to support your mentoring sessions.
Provide guidance, feedback, and encouragement to help others develop their skills and knowledge.

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Purview: Manage and Protect Microsoft 365 Content will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Protection Specialist

A Data Protection Specialist analyzes methods for data protection, develops and implements security systems, and manages data in compliance with data privacy laws and regulations. Data Protection Specialists will be exposed to sensitive information within data, making this course useful for learning about data management and protection. Furthermore, it covers topics such as Data Loss Prevention strategies and applying sensitivity labels and policies to secure content types, which are all duties that Data Protection Specialists take on.

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Data Governance Analyst

A Data Governance Analyst is a data management professional who focuses on ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and security of data. Data Governance Analysts often specialize in a particular domain, such as healthcare or finance. This course may be useful for those seeking to specialize in information security. It covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. It also dives into Data Loss Prevention, which are all relevant duties of a Data Governance Analyst.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help Information Security Analysts build a foundation in information security. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. It can help Information Security Analysts learn about data management and protection.

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Compliance Manager

A Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This can include developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and training employees on compliance requirements. This course may be useful for Compliance Managers who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. It also dives into Data Loss Prevention, which is an important part of compliance.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's internal controls and make recommendations for improvements. They may also be involved in conducting financial audits and reviews. This course may be helpful for IT Auditors who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. It also dives into Data Loss Prevention.

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Privacy Analyst

A Privacy Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting privacy laws and regulations and advising organizations on how to comply with them. This may involve developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and training employees on privacy requirements. This course may be useful for Privacy Analysts who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection, which are essential aspects of privacy management.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants help organizations protect their systems and data from security breaches. This may involve conducting security assessments, developing security plans, and implementing security controls. This course may be useful for Security Consultants who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This course can also help Security Consultants understand Data Loss Prevention, which can help them build robust security controls.

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IT Security Architect

IT Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. This may involve developing security policies, designing security architectures, and implementing security controls. This course may be useful for IT Security Architects who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. It also dives into Data Loss Prevention, all of which are essential knowledge areas for an IT Security Architect.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers provide technical support to users of computer systems and networks. This may involve troubleshooting hardware and software problems, installing and configuring software, and providing training on how to use computer systems. This course may be useful for Technical Support Engineers who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This can lead to providing better quality support when addressing customer issues related to data and its protection.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. This may involve using statistical techniques, data mining, and machine learning. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This can enable Data Analysts to better understand the data they use and how it should be protected.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems for organizations. This may involve developing security policies, designing security architectures, and implementing security controls. This course may be useful for Security Engineers who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This course can help Security Engineers to protect systems and data from compromise or attack.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This may involve creating and modifying databases, backing up and restoring data, and optimizing performance. This course may be helpful for Database Administrators who want to learn more about data management and protection. It covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This knowledge will help Database Administrators to protect the data they manage.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage and maintain computer networks. This may involve installing and configuring network hardware and software, troubleshooting network problems, and ensuring network security. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This knowledge will help Network Administrators to protect the network systems they manage.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems. This may involve installing and configuring hardware and software, troubleshooting system problems, and optimizing system performance. This course may be useful for Systems Engineers who want to learn more about data management and protection. The course covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This knowledge can help Systems Engineers to better protect the systems they manage.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This may involve writing code, testing software, and debugging software. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn more about data management and protection. It covers topics such as managing sensitive information types and utilizing trainable classifiers for data protection. This knowledge can help Software Engineers to build more secure software applications.

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