Assessing Data Security Posture with Purview

Organizations face growing challenges in securing sensitive information across sprawling digital environments. Understanding your current data security posture is the critical first step to preventing data leaks and maintaining compliance. This text-only course guides you through the core concepts of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) using Purview, helping you identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your overall defense strategy. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational data security posture management (DSPM) concepts and terminology. - Navigate the Purview dashboard to interpret key security metrics and organizational objectives. - Discover and analyze active security gaps across your entire data estate. - Apply modern zero-trust principles to protect sensitive data assets. - Classify and monitor data patterns to proactively mitigate compliance risks. You will begin by mastering essential data security terminology and foundational principles. From there, you will read through step-by-step written analyses of security dashboards, learning how to translate metrics into actionable remediation plans. This course is designed for beginners, IT support staff, and security coordinators who want to build a practical foundation in data protection. No prior experience with Purview is required. Start learning how to secure your data estate today.