420941 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Insider Risk Management – Data Security Analytics

Product:

Copilot, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Insider Risk Management

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC937924

Details:

Data Security analytics will serve as a launchpad for administrators, enabling them to swiftly navigate day-to-day tasks. It will provide a comprehensive overview of an organization’s sensitive data landscape, visibility into potential risks, and offer contextual recommendations to strengthen the organization's data security posture. The Data Security Copilot will serve as an intelligent AI assistant layered on top of data security analytics, supporting tasks related to administration, risk assessment, alert triage, and reporting. Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management correlates various signals to identify potential malicious or inadvertent insider risks, such as IP theft, data leakage, and security violations. Insider Risk Management enables customers to create policies based on their own internal policies, governance, and organizational requirements. Built with privacy by design, users are pseudonymized by default, and role-based access controls and audit logs are in place to help ensure user-level privacy.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-11-19

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine your organization as a bustling city. Just like a city needs traffic lights, police officers, and security cameras to keep everything running smoothly and safely, your organization needs tools to manage and protect its data. Microsoft Purview's compliance portal, particularly its Insider Risk Management and Data Security Analytics features, acts like a city's control center, helping administrators oversee and secure the organization's sensitive data.

Data Security Analytics is like a city map that shows where all the important buildings and roads are, along with potential trouble spots. It gives administrators a clear view of where sensitive data is stored and where there might be risks, such as data leaks or unauthorized access. This overview helps them make informed decisions to protect the organization's data, much like how city planners use maps to improve traffic flow and enhance public safety.

The Data Security Copilot is akin to having a personal assistant who knows the city inside out. This AI-powered assistant helps administrators with tasks like assessing risks, managing alerts, and generating reports. It's like having a knowledgeable guide who can quickly point out potential issues and suggest ways to address them, making the job of managing data security more efficient and effective.

Insider Risk Management is similar to having a neighborhood watch program. It keeps an eye out for any unusual activities that might indicate someone inside the organization is unintentionally or intentionally putting data at risk. By correlating various signals, it helps identify potential threats like intellectual property theft or data leaks. This feature allows organizations to set up policies based on their own rules and needs, ensuring that they can address risks in a way that aligns with their unique environment.

To protect privacy, users are pseudonymized, meaning their identities are hidden, much like how a city might use anonymous data to track traffic patterns without invading individual privacy. Role-based access controls and audit logs ensure that only the right people have access to sensitive information, maintaining a balance between security and privacy.

In summary, Microsoft Purview's compliance portal provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing data security, much like a city's control center manages urban safety and efficiency. It helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of data protection, ensuring that sensitive information is kept secure while respecting user privacy.