Microsoft Information Protection – In the Centre of It All! – Insights from the ‘All Things M365 Compliance’ Podcast

In today’s digital landscape, data security is critical, and Microsoft Information Protection sits at the centre of safeguarding sensitive information. By enabling organizations to classify, protect, and govern their data, Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) empowers businesses to apply sensitivity labels, encryption, and access controls across Microsoft 365 and beyond. This ensures consistent security and compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

In a recent All Things M365 Compliance podcast, Nikki Chapple, Ryan John Murphy, and Microsoft MVP Victor Wingsing explored the importance of data classification and sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview. This blog captures their valuable insights and offers practical strategies for organizations looking to strengthen their data protection practices and mitigate security risks.


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Mastering Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match: All Things M365 Compliance Podcast

What are the benefits of Microsoft Purview’s Exact Data Match (EDM)? This question is explored in the latest episode of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast: Mastering Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match. In today’s world, where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, protecting your organization’s sensitive information is critical. However, traditional data classification methods often rely on patterns and keywords, which can lead to false positives and inefficiencies, complicating efforts to protect data. The advantage of EDM is that it provides a precise solution, enabling you to classify and secure your data using exact values from your structured sources, such as an employee list.

In this latest episode of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast/Vodcast, Ewelina Paczkowska joins hosts Nikki Chapple and Ryan John Murphy to explore mastering Microsoft Purview’s Exact Data Match and discuss its benefits and practical functionality.


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All Things M365 Compliance Podcast Ep 23: MPARR – Microsoft 365 Reporting

In Episode 23 of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast, hosts Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple explore the innovative Microsoft Purview Advanced Rich Reports (MPARR) with Sebastián Zamorano. MPARR takes Microsoft Purview’s standard reporting capabilities to the next level by using APIs to collect data on over 680 activities. The result? Users can create customized and detailed PowerBI reports that offer a comprehensive overview of your Microsoft 365 data landscape, providing a reassuringly thorough understanding of your data. This enhances your ability to manage and protect sensitive information and provides a clear understanding of your compliance posture.

You can read on to learn more about Microsoft Purview Advanced Rich Reports (MPARR) and watch or listen to the podcast.


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Speaking at Teams Nation 2024 | February 2024

I had the opportunity to present a session at Teams Nation 2024 on 21 February 2024. Teams Nation is a free, community-driven online conference dedicated to Microsoft Teams, its underlying technologies, and extensibility options. It featured over 70 sessions across multiple tracks covering topics like Adoption & Governance, Security & Compliance, Productivity, Meetings & Calling, Education & Community, Build & Extend, Devices & Spaces, and The Power Platform.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP15: DLP Part 2

In part two of our “All Things M365 Compliance” Data Loss prevention (DLP) mini-series, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple show you how to use the Conditions Builder to create advanced policies and rules. Safeguard confidential information, prevent sensitive data from leaving your organisation, and establish a robust data loss prevention defence system for your organization.

Tune in to learn more.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP14: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Part 1

In episode 14 of the “All Things M365 Compliance” podcast, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple demonstrate how to create Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and rules. The episode covers important topics like the structure of DLP policies and rules, why they are a crucial part of the design process, and what outcomes to expect.

Tune in to learn more.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP10: Peter Rising | eDiscovery

In episode 10 of the All Things M365 Compliance podcast, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple chat with Peter about one of his favourite topics Microsoft Purview eDiscovery! Peter walks us through the Seven Stages of eDiscovery Premium. Subscribe today to receive valuable insights from Microsoft MVPs and other experts in Microsoft security and compliance.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP11: Ru Campbell | Security & Compliance

In episode 11 of the All Things M365 Compliance podcast, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple talk to Ru Campbell about the importance of the Microsoft Zero Trust Model and extending and providing a defence in depth for Microsoft Security & Compliance. Subscribe today to receive valuable insights from Microsoft MVPs and other experts in Microsoft security and compliance.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP12: Martin Lingstuyl | DLM & RM Coding/PowerShell

In episode 12 of the All Things M365 Compliance podcast, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple interview Martin Lingstuyl about his impressive coding work on Data Life Cycle Management. They discuss his expertise in verifying labels and fixing instances where labels were not applied accurately.  Subscribe today to gain a competitive edge and valuable insights.


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All Things M365 Compliance podcast EP13: App Governance with Viktor Hedburg

The latest instalment of the All Things M365 Compliance podcast has just been released. In this episode, Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple talk with Microsoft Security MVP Viktor Hedberg about how Microsoft Cloud App Governance can enhance compliance and data security.  Subscribe now to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve!


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