Introduction
Data security and compliance are critical in today's digital environment. Microsoft Purview Audit provides essential tools to log user and administrator activities, helping organizations protect their data and meet compliance standards.
Consider a network of healthcare facilities that manages a large amount of sensitive patient data daily. Recently, they observed unusual access patterns to their electronic health records (EHR), raising concerns about potential data breaches. Ensuring all access to this data is legitimate and complies with health data protection regulations is crucial.
Learning objectives
In this module you learn to:
- Identify the differences between Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard) and Audit (Premium).
- Configure and manage Microsoft Purview Audit to maintain detailed logs.
- Conduct audits using Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard).
- Investigate irregular access patterns with advanced search tools in Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium) and PowerShell.
- Ensure compliance with regulations through effective data management strategies.
By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to enhance data security and compliance in your organization using Microsoft Purview Audit, ensuring the robust protection of sensitive data.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 at the beginner level.
- Understanding of data management and compliance at the beginner level.