Data Security Posture Management: Reduce Risk with Purview — PickAClass
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Data Security Posture Management: Reduce Risk with Purview

Learn to assess, protect, and investigate sensitive data risks using Purview for robust data security.

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In today's digital landscape, protecting sensitive data from exposure is a critical challenge for every organization. Data breaches can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. This course provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills to proactively manage your data security posture. You will learn to identify, protect, and respond to data risks, building a more secure environment and reducing potential vulnerabilities. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental concepts of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and its importance. Apply Purview capabilities to assess and improve your organization's data security posture effectively. Implement comprehensive data classification strategies to accurately identify and categorize sensitive information. Configure and enforce data protection measures and policies to prevent unauthorized data exposure. Investigate and respond to potential data risks and security incidents using DSPM insights. Grasp the basic principles of data governance and compliance frameworks within a DSPM context. The course begins by establishing core data security principles and terminology, then progresses to practical application of Purview's features for posture assessment, sensitive data protection, and risk investigation. This course is designed for absolute beginners in data security, IT professionals new to data governance, and anyone looking to understand how to reduce data exposure risks. No prior experience with data security concepts or Purview is required. Start building your expertise in data security posture management today.

Course contents

7 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 5m

1 Introduction to DSPM and Data Security
Understand the fundamentals and necessity of Data Security Posture Management.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Welcome to the Course
    Welcome and overview of the course learning objectives.
    4 min
  2. What is DSPM?
    Definition of Data Security Posture Management and its distinction from traditional security.
    7 min
  3. Why DSPM is Important
    The impact of data breaches on finances and reputation.
    6 min
  4. Key Data Security Terms
    Clarification of terms such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
    7 min
  5. Microsoft Purview Overview
    Introduction to Purview as a central tool for DSPM.
    6 min
2 Governance and Compliance
Understand the regulatory framework for data security.
4 lessons · 27 min
  1. Fundamentals of Data Governance
    Why data management is the basis for security.
    7 min
  2. Understanding Compliance Frameworks
    Overview of GDPR, ISO, and other relevant standards.
    7 min
  3. Governance vs. Security
    How policies guide technical implementation.
    6 min
  4. The Purview Compliance Manager
    Introduction to the tool for measuring compliance adherence.
    7 min
3 Data Identification and Classification
Learn how to find and organize sensitive data.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The 'Know Your Data' Principle
    Why identification is the first step to protection.
    6 min
  2. Sensitive Information Types (SITs)
    How Purview recognizes credit card numbers, IDs, and more.
    7 min
  3. Developing a Classification Strategy
    Planning categories such as 'Public', 'Internal', and 'Highly Confidential'.
    7 min
  4. Automatic Classification
    Tagging data at scale without manual effort.
    6 min
  5. Trainable Classifiers
    Introduction to AI-powered detection of specific document types.
    6 min
4 Data Protection Measures and Policies
Configure technical protection measures in Purview.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Sensitivity Labels
    Creating and applying labels to documents.
    7 min
  2. Protection through Encryption
    How labels technically restrict access to files.
    7 min
  3. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Fundamentals
    Preventing the unintentional outflow of data.
    7 min
  4. Configuring DLP Policies
    Practical creation of a policy to protect customer data.
    7 min
  5. Enforcing Policies
    Difference between test mode and active blocking.
    6 min
5 Security Posture Assessment
Analyze and improve the current security state.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Navigation in the Purview Portal
    Where to find DSPM-relevant functions.
    5 min
  2. Data Security Assessment
    Conducting an initial inventory of the security posture.
    7 min
  3. Dashboards and Reports
    Visualizing risks for management.
    6 min
  4. Identifying Vulnerabilities
    Detecting overshared or unprotected sensitive data.
    7 min
6 Risk Detection and Response
Respond to incidents and minimize risks.
4 lessons · 27 min
  1. Understanding Insider Risks
    Recognizing dangers posed by internal users.
    6 min
  2. Investigating Security Incidents
    Step-by-step analysis of an alert in Purview.
    7 min
  3. Responding with DSPM Insights
    Deriving actions from analysis results.
    7 min
  4. Case Study: Preventing a Data Breach
    Practical scenario of risk reduction.
    7 min
7 Conclusion and Best Practices
Consolidate knowledge and establish continuous processes.
2 lessons · 10 min
  1. Best Practices for Continuous DSPM
    How to establish security as a continuous process.
    6 min
  2. Summary and Next Steps
    Review of the course and tips for further learning.
    4 min
Final project

DSPM Action Plan for 'SafeData GmbH'

Create a concept for improving data security for a fictional company. Identify three data types, select appropriate classifications, and design a DLP policy.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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