Data Discovery, Classification, and Protection in Microsoft 365

In an era of increasing data breaches and strict regulatory compliance, knowing where your sensitive data resides and how to protect it is critical. Organizations must actively discover, classify, and safeguard their digital assets to prevent unauthorized exposure. This course equips you with the fundamental skills to implement a robust information protection strategy. You will transition from understanding basic security concepts to actively managing data lifecycles, setting up sensitivity labels, and establishing data loss prevention policies. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of data discovery, classification, and protection; Configure sensitivity labels to classify and secure files and communication; Implement data loss prevention policies to prevent accidental sharing of sensitive information; Apply zero-trust security concepts to modern data governance workflows; Manage the data lifecycle from creation to retention and safe disposal; Monitor and audit data access to maintain compliance with industry standards. You will start by exploring foundational terminology and cybersecurity frameworks before moving on to practical guides for setting up classification taxonomies and protection rules. Through clear written explanations and practical scenarios, you will learn how to secure data across your entire organization. This course is designed for beginner security administrators, compliance officers, and IT professionals looking to build a solid foundation in data protection, with no prior security experience required. Start reading today to take control of your organization's data security.