Most companies spend thousands on firewalls and antivirus to lock the front door, but they often ignore the biggest threat already inside the building. Insider risk is a growing blind spot that traditional security tools simply are not designed to catch. In this video, we explore how to bridge that gap and protect your sensitive data using Microsoft Purview.
You will learn why relying solely on perimeter security leaves your organization vulnerable to both intentional theft and accidental mistakes. Whether it is a departing employee taking client lists to a competitor or a manager accidentally sharing a sensitive spreadsheet with the wrong person, internal actions account for a significant portion of modern data breaches. We dive into how Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management uses machine learning and risk scoring to identify dangerous patterns of behavior without compromising employee privacy.
We also cover practical implementation steps, including using ready-made policy templates and connecting HR data to provide better context for risk signals. From investigating alerts in the Purview compliance portal to setting up privacy guardrails like anonymized usernames, this guide covers everything you need to know to secure your internal environment.
Chapters
0:00 The Growing Problem of Insider Risk
2:10 Why Traditional Security Tools Fail
4:25 What is Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management?
6:50 How Machine Learning Detects Risk Patterns
9:15 Setting Up Policies and HR Connectors
11:30 Investigating Alerts and Privacy Guardrails
13:10 Real World Scenarios and Getting Started
14:18 Final Summary
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