Purview Data Security: Monitor and Investigate Sensitive Information

Organizations generate vast amounts of digital information daily, making it critical to detect unauthorized access, leaks, and compliance violations. Understanding how to track and investigate this data is an essential skill for modern security and compliance professionals. This text-based course guides you from foundational concepts to a confident data investigator, teaching you how to leverage Purview to gain deep visibility into your organization's data landscape. What you'll learn: - Learn foundational terminology and core concepts of data classification and compliance. - Configure data loss prevention policies to monitor sensitive information across your environment. - Investigate compliance alerts and analyze activity logs to trace unauthorized data access. - Apply modern zero-trust data protection principles to minimize insider risks. - Design search queries and utilize content exploration tools to audit sensitive data storage. Starting with key definitions and basic governance concepts, you will progress through structured written explanations that cover policy configuration, alert analysis, and investigation workflows. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring security analysts, and IT professionals looking to build a strong foundation in data protection with no prior experience required. Begin reading today to master the essentials of modern data monitoring and investigation.