Protect and govern Microsoft 365 data
Beginner
Administrator
Functional Consultant
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Microsoft 365 for enterprise
Microsoft 365 Copilot
This module provides a comprehensive overview of data protection and governance in Microsoft 365, equipping learners to understand and manage sensitive information, compliance, risk, and secure collaboration
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Understand the core features and benefits of Microsoft Purview for data protection, governance, and compliance in Microsoft 365.
- Identify and classify sensitive information using automated and manual tools, including sensitivity labels and trainable classifiers.
- Explain how to implement and manage data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management, and communication compliance policies.
- Describe best practices for data lifecycle management, including retention, archiving, and deletion of organizational data.
- Recognize and address risks related to oversharing and data access governance in SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
- Understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot accesses and secures data, and how to monitor and control AI-driven data interactions for compliance and safety.
Prerequisites
Students should have basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services. Students must have a proficient understanding of general IT practices.