Microsoft Events brings together multiple experts to share best practices and real-world experiences with Microsoft Purview data security, including practical strategies for classification, labeling, DLP, and organizational change.

Maximizing Microsoft Purview Data Security Solutions: Best Practices and Implementation Stories

Speakers: Nick Caromano, Vivian Ma, Antonio Maio, Aashish Ramdas, Scott Whittington

Session Overview:
This Microsoft Ignite 2025 breakout session (BRK255) delivers a comprehensive exploration of how organizations can make the most of Microsoft Purview for data security. The presentation features:

Key Topics

  • Modern Data Security Program Challenges
    Organizations are facing rising data and AI-related security risks. The session identifies common barriers to building effective data security programs.
  • Microsoft Purview Investments
    Latest tools and resources in the Purview platform, including data classification, labeling, and data loss prevention (DLP) features.
  • Real-World Implementation Stories
    Learnings from organizations who have overcome challenges in deploying classification and labeling tools, modernizing legacy DLP systems, and adopting successful frameworks.
  • User Experience and Adoption
    Practical tips on label deployment, overcoming user resistance, defining label schema, and the value of user training and change management.
  • Frameworks for Modernization
    Guidance on transitioning from legacy DLP solutions to modern, collaborative frameworks enabled by Purview.
  • Indicators of Success
    How to measure the effectiveness of a data security program, plus the role of cross-functional collaboration.

Chapters Breakdown

  • Challenges in Building Modern Data Security Programs (00:00)
  • Rising Data and AI-related Security Risks (00:02:13)
  • Overview of Microsoft Purview’s Latest Investments and Resources (00:02:47)
  • User Experience with Label Deployment and Overcoming Resistance (00:13:02)
  • Guidance on Defining the Right Number of Labels and Label Schema (00:17:04)
  • Handling Legacy DLP Systems and Framework for Modernization (00:23:14)
  • Indicators of Successful Data Security Programs (00:30:00)
  • Importance of User Training and Change Management in DLP Adoption (00:31:00)
  • Importance of Cross-functional Collaboration in Data Security Programs (00:35:25)

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