Microsoft 365 Compliance and Data Governance

Protecting sensitive organizational data is more critical than ever in modern cloud environments. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of data governance and compliance within Microsoft 365, helping you safeguard information from leaks and unauthorized access. You will transition from understanding basic security concepts to confidently implementing robust compliance strategies. Through clear explanations, practical text scenarios, and written review exercises, you will learn how to configure policies that automatically protect, retain, and manage your organization's digital assets. What you'll learn: Understand foundational compliance terminology and modern Zero Trust data protection principles; Configure sensitivity labels to classify and protect files across your tenant; Implement data retention policies and labels to meet legal and regulatory requirements; Design and troubleshoot data loss prevention (DLP) policies to prevent accidental sharing; Manage search, investigation, and audit logs to respond to compliance incidents. Starting with essential concepts and architecture, the course guides you step-by-step through policy design, practical configuration scenarios, and troubleshooting guides. You will practice your skills through written review questions and hypothetical deployment scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring system administrators, compliance officers, and IT professionals new to Microsoft 365 security. No prior compliance experience is required. Start reading today to build a secure, compliant cloud environment for your organization.