MC785023 – Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Enhancements to the DLP capabilities on macOS endpoints (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 suite, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention

Platform:

Mac, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

Links:

389378

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention is enhancing DLP capabilities on macOS with context-based classification and matched condition evidence for advanced classification. Rollout begins early May 2024, completing by mid-May. No admin action needed before rollout; security teams should be informed.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: We are adding two new features to the DLP capabilities on macOS endpoints:
Context-based classification
Matched condition and short evidence for advanced classification
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 389378.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2024 and expect to complete by mid-May 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-04-25

updated:
2024-04-25

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations and Services
- Enhanced DLP capabilities may require adjustments in existing IT security protocols and policies.
- Roles impacted: IT Security Teams, Compliance Officers
- Dependencies: Integration with existing security tools and processes, potential need for updates to incident response plans.
- Increased data classification complexity may lead to a higher volume of alerts and incidents requiring investigation.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Security Analysts
- Interdependencies: Coordination with incident management systems and potential strain on support resources.

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience changes in how data loss prevention policies are enforced, potentially leading to confusion or disruptions in workflows.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Department Managers
- Dependencies: User training and communication regarding new DLP features and their implications on daily tasks.
- The introduction of context-based classification may result in legitimate files being flagged incorrectly, affecting productivity.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Help Desk Support
- Interdependencies: User feedback mechanisms and support ticketing systems to address issues arising from false positives.

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