In government, defence, and other regulated sectors, effective collaboration demands comprehensive data protection. Teams handling Protected B information, such as engineering documents or project reports, cannot rely on good intentions alone for security. Instead, they need a structured approach with strict controls and continuous monitoring to keep sensitive data secure at all stages.
Microsoft Purview offers a secure base for M365 deployments. Integrating Purview helps organizations protect sensitive data and ensures compliance with Protected B standards during team collaboration.
Implementing Purview for Protected B Security
Al Basit Tech approach is centred on building organizational environments where sensitive information is protected within fully Protected B–compliant Microsoft 365 ecosystems. One of the earliest and most critical steps in this process is the activation and integration of Microsoft Purview.
Purview is the main framework for managing sensitive data, handling its classification, storage, transmission, and access in digital environments.
Integrating Purview into M365 deployments establishes comprehensive security controls from the outset, ensuring teams can manage sensitive information securely. This approach embeds data protection as a fundamental aspect of our digital infrastructure and governance practices
1. Sensitivity Labels & Data Classification
Purview enables:
- Auto-classification of sensitive Protected B content
- Sensitivity labels that travel with every document
- Encryption, watermarking, and permission restrictions
- Blocking of unsafe actions like copying, downloading, or sharing
Ensures files stay protected even outside their original location.
2. Insider Risk Intelligence & Proactive Protection
Purview reduces internal risk through:
- Identifying abnormal downloads, transfers, or sharing
- Detecting data exfiltration attempts
- Tracking risky actions on Protected B data
- Automated alerts and AI-driven analytics
Early warning before a small action becomes a major incident.
3. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Purview DLP enforces:
- Blocking external sharing of Protected B files
- Preventing uploads to unapproved cloud apps
- Stopping copy/paste, printing, screenshots (Endpoint DLP)
- Real-time guidance with policy tips
Keeps Protected B data within approved boundaries.
4. Records Management & Governance
Purview supports compliant lifecycle management through:
- Automated retention labels
- Legal hold for investigations
- Immutable, audit-ready records
- Unified lifecycle control across Email, Teams, SharePoint & OneDrive
Critical for GC, DND, and provincial compliance.
5. eDiscovery & Audit Visibility
Purview ensures full visibility with:
- Unified audit logs
- Deep search across all M365 workloads
- Advanced eDiscovery workflows
- Forensic-level activity tracking
Security teams can investigate quickly and accurately.
6. Zero-Trust Access Integration
Purview + Entra ID enable:
- Multi-factor & passwordless authentication
- Device compliance and health checks
- Conditional Access policies based on risk
- Access tied directly to sensitivity labels
Only trusted users, devices, and conditions can access Protected B data.
Final Thoughts | Al Basit Technology Solutions Ltd.
- We design secure, modern, and fully compliant collaboration environments for government, defence, and critical sectors.
- MS Purview is a core component, not optional, for Protected B security.
- It protects sensitive organizational data while supporting smooth team productivity.
Secure your collaboration. Strengthen your compliance. Empower your teams.
– Al Basit Technology Solutions Ltd.
