542190 – Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention-Data Security Triage Agent in Data Loss Prevention

Product:

Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Purview Information Protection

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

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The Data Security Triage Agent creates an agent-managed alert queue that identifies and prioritizes the DLP and IRM alerts that pose the greatest risk to your organization. It delivers a summary and clear explanation for why each alert was prioritized, helping analysts focus on what matters most. For this GA release, we’re introducing expanded coverage (which also includes Endpoint DLP alerts as well as alerts that leverage Custom SITs (Sensitive Information Types)) and support for Entra Agent ID.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-12-18

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Alert Volume
Without proper preparation, the introduction of the Data Security Triage Agent may lead to an overwhelming number of alerts, causing analysts to miss critical alerts due to alert fatigue.
   - roles: Data Security Analyst, IT Operations Manager
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-data-loss-prevention-and-its-impact-on-organization/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3534564/how-to-manage-alert-fatigue-in-security-operations.html

User Experience Degradation
If the DLP alerts are not properly managed, end-users may experience delays or disruptions in their workflows due to unnecessary alerts being triggered, impacting productivity.
   - roles: End User, Help Desk Support
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/14/how-to-improve-user-experience-in-data-loss-prevention/?sh=5c1c1c5e1b4e, https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/insights/user-experience

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you are the manager of a large office building. Every day, hundreds of people come and go, and it's your job to ensure the building remains secure. You have security guards stationed at various points, but you also have a special security team that focuses on the most critical threats. This team doesn't just react to every little noise or movement; instead, they have a system to identify and prioritize the most significant risks, ensuring they address the most pressing issues first.

In the world of IT, Microsoft Purview's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system acts like this special security team for your organization's data. It uses a feature called the Data Security Triage Agent to create a managed alert queue. This queue is like a list of potential security threats, ranked by how serious they are. Just as your security team would focus on the most urgent threats to the building, the Data Security Triage Agent helps IT analysts focus on the most critical data security alerts.

The system doesn't just throw alerts at you randomly. It provides a summary and a clear explanation for why each alert is prioritized. This is like your security team explaining why they are focusing on a particular situation, helping you understand the potential risks and the reasons behind their actions.

With the latest updates, this system now covers more ground. It includes alerts from different sources, such as Endpoint DLP alerts, which are like having security cameras in more areas of your building. It also supports Custom Sensitive Information Types (SITs), which is like having the ability to recognize specific types of valuable items in your building that need extra protection.

Additionally, the system now supports Entra Agent ID, which is like having a unique identification badge for each person entering the building, ensuring that you know exactly who is involved in each situation.

In summary, Microsoft Purview's Data Loss Prevention system helps organizations by prioritizing and explaining data security alerts, allowing IT teams to focus on the most significant risks. It's like having a highly efficient security team that ensures your organization's data remains safe and secure.