Insider risk management
Even the best security systems can’t protect against threats that come from within. Whether accidental or intentional, insider risks are among the most difficult to detect and the most damaging when left unmanaged.
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management helps organisations identify, investigate and respond to risky behaviour across Microsoft 365 — including unusual file sharing, data movement, or policy violations.
Unlike traditional tools, it looks at context, not just activity. That means it can distinguish between normal work and behaviour that may suggest a leak, breach or policy gap.
What it Includes
An effective insider risk solution typically brings together several Microsoft Purview modules, working in concert to detect, prevent and respond to risky behaviour across the digital workplace
Insider Risk Management
Identifies risky user activity by analysing behaviour patterns, access anomalies and policy triggers across Microsoft 365, helping you act before a breach occurs.
Communication Compliance
Scans internal and external communications (like Teams, email and Yammer) to detect policy violations, harassment, offensive content or inappropriate sharing.
Information Protection
Enables automatic classification, labelling and encryption of sensitive data to reduce the risk of exposure, misuse or unauthorised access — even outside your environment.
Audit & Activity Explorer
Provides detailed visibility into user actions, file interactions and system events to support proactive monitoring, investigations and compliance reporting.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Monitors data in use, at rest and in transit to detect and prevent unauthorised sharing or movement of sensitive or regulated content.
Looking for More?
Microsoft Purview includes additional modules that go beyond insider risk. Visit our Products section to explore the full range of capabilities.
Why it matters
As hybrid work and data mobility grow, so does the potential for internal misuse. Many insider risks come from well-meaning employees who simply don’t understand the impact of their actions.
A well-designed insider risk solution supports prevention, not just detection – empowering organisations to take action without creating a culture of surveillance.
How Affinity Data helps
We implement Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management in a way that aligns with your organisational culture, regulatory obligations and internal policies. From policy design to response workflows, we help you take a proactive, integrated approach to insider risk – using tools you might already own.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re unsure where to begin or want to validate your current approach, our Readiness and Assessment program can help. It’s the ideal starting point for planning a insider risk strategy that works.