Data Security
For Australian government agencies and regulated industries, protecting sensitive data is not just a best practice – it is a mandatory requirement. Whether driven by the Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Privacy Act, or internal data governance obligations, agencies must be able to identify, control and protect sensitive information across complex environments.
Microsoft Purview provides an integrated suite of data security capabilities designed to help organisations meet these obligations. These tools enable you to prevent data loss, manage insider risk, apply classification and encryption, and ensure sensitive data is only accessible to those with a legitimate need to know.
This solution set is ideal for agencies and enterprises operating in a Microsoft 365 environment, particularly those with hybrid or multi-cloud footprints and increasing scrutiny around data security and access control
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Helps prevent sensitive data from being inadvertently or intentionally shared across email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and endpoint devices. DLP policies support enforcement of internal data handling requirements and compliance with ISM and PSPF controls.
Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Continuously monitors where sensitive data resides, how it is being accessed, and whether it is appropriately protected. Provides insights across Microsoft 365, Azure, and multicloud environments, helping agencies identify exposure risks and strengthen data protection
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Restricts communication and data sharing between specific groups within the organisation. Supports compliance with segregation-of-duties policies and insider threat mitigation, particularly in environments that handle commercial-in-confidence or security-classified data.
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Applies classification, labelling and encryption to content based on its sensitivity. Labels can be applied automatically or manually, with policies that align to data handling rules defined in the ISM, PSPF, or agency-specific policies.
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management
Identifies and investigates potentially risky activities by users, such as unauthorised file transfers, excessive downloads, or policy violations. Helps agencies monitor for indicators of insider threat and apply targeted controls before a breach occurs.
Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management
Applies just-in-time controls to restrict administrative access to sensitive systems and data. Supports least-privilege principles and ensures privileged actions are auditable and policy-driven, consistent with zero trust and ISM requirements.