Secure and govern AI apps and agents with Microsoft Purview
The Microsoft Purview family is here to help you secure and govern data across third party IaaS and Saas, multi-platform data environment, while helping you meet compliance requirements you may be subject to. Purview brings simplicity with a comprehensive set of solutions built on a platform of shared capabilities, that helps keep your most important asset, data, safe. With the introduction of AI technology, Purview also expanded its data coverage to include discovering, protecting, and governing the interactions of AI apps and agents, such as Microsoft Copilots like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Security Copilot, Enterprise built AI apps like Chat GPT enterprise, and other consumer AI apps like DeepSeek, accessed through the browser. To help you view, investigate interactions with all those AI apps, and to create and manage policies to secure and govern them in one centralized place, we have launched Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI. You can learn more about DSPM for AI here with short video walkthroughs: Learn how Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI provides data security and compliance protections for Copilots and other generative AI apps | Microsoft Learn Purview capabilities for AI apps and agents To understand our current set of capabilities within Purview to discover, protect, and govern various AI apps and agents, please refer to our Learn doc here: Microsoft Purview data security and compliance protections for Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI apps | Microsoft Learn Here is a quick reference guide for the capabilities available today: Note that currently, DLP for Copilot and adhering to sensitivity label are currently designed to protect content in Microsoft 365. Thus, Security Copilot and Coplot in Fabric, along with Copilot studio custom agents that do not use Microsoft 365 as a content source, do not have these features available. Please see list of AI sites supported by Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI here Conclusion Microsoft Purview can help you discover, protect, and govern the prompts and responses from AI applications in Microsoft Copilot experiences, Enterprise AI apps, and other AI apps through its data security and data compliance solutions, while allowing you to view, investigate, and manage interactions in one centralized place in DSPM for AI. Follow up reading Check out the deployment guides for DSPM for AI How to deploy DSPM for AI - https://aka.ms/DSPMforAI/deploy How to use DSPM for AI data risk assessment to address oversharing - https://aka.ms/dspmforai/oversharing Address oversharing concerns with Microsoft 365 blueprint - aka.ms/Copilot/Oversharing Explore the Purview SDK Microsoft Purview SDK Public Preview | Microsoft Community Hub (blog) Microsoft Purview documentation - purview-sdk | Microsoft Learn Build secure and compliant AI applications with Microsoft Purview (video) References for DSPM for AI Microsoft Purview data security and compliance protections for Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI apps | Microsoft Learn Considerations for deploying Microsoft Purview AI Hub and data security and compliance protections for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Learn Block Users From Sharing Sensitive Information to Unmanaged AI Apps Via Edge on Managed Devices (preview) | Microsoft Learn as part of Scenario 7 of Create and deploy a data loss prevention policy | Microsoft Learn Commonly used properties in Copilot audit logs - Audit logs for Copilot and AI activities | Microsoft Learn Supported AI sites by Microsoft Purview for data security and compliance protections | Microsoft Learn Where Copilot usage data is stored and how you can audit it - Microsoft 365 Copilot data protection and auditing architecture | Microsoft Learn Downloadable whitepaper: Data Security for AI Adoption | Microsoft Explore the roadmap for DSPM for AI Public roadmap for DSPM for AI - Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365PMPurHelp! Sensitivity label applied to whole tenant mistakenly with Watermark
We create a sensitivity label to have a watermark to be applied on the files on where it assigned but accidentally or due to misconfiguration, the watermark applied to whole tenant and the files, need a solution to automatically removed these watermarks from the files wherever it is applied. Please assist, TIA... .
Ingesting Purview compliance DLP logs to Splunk
We are in the process of enabling Microsoft purview MIP DLP for a large-scale enterprise, and there is a requirement to push MIP DLP related alerts, incidents and data to Splunk SIEM. Could not find any specific documentation for the same. researched on this and found below solutions however not sure which could work to fit in our requirement: Splunk add on for Microsoft security is available: The Splunk Add-on for Microsoft Security is now available - Microsoft Community Hub but this does not talk about Purview DLP logs. This add-on is available for Splunk but only says MIP can be integrated however does not talk about DLP logs: Microsoft Graph Security API Add-On for Splunk | Splunkbase As per few articles we can also ingest Defender logs to Azure event hub then event hub can be connected to splunk. Above mentioned steps do not explain much about Ingestion of MIP DLP raw data or incidents. If anyone has done it in the past I will appreciate any input.Rethinking Data Security and Governance in the Era of AI
The era of AI is reshaping industries, enabling unprecedented innovations, and presenting new opportunities for organizations worldwide. But as organizations accelerate AI adoption, many are focused on a growing concern: their current data security and governance practices are not effectively built for the fast-paced AI innovation and ever-evolving regulatory landscape. At Microsoft, we recognize the critical need for an integrated approach to address these risks. In our latest findings, Top 3 Challenges in Securing and Governing Data for the Era of AI, we uncovered critical gaps in how organizations manage data risk. The findings exemplify the current challenges: 91% of leaders are not prepared to manage risks posed by AI 1 and 85% feel unprepared to comply with AI regulations 2 . These gaps not only increase non-compliance but also put innovation at risk. Microsoft Purview has the tools to tackle these challenges head on, helping organizations move to an approach that protects data, meets compliance regulations, and enables trusted AI transformation. We invite you to take this opportunity to evaluate your current practices, platforms, and responsibilities, and to understand how to best secure and govern your organization for growing data risks in the era of AI. Platform fragmentation continues to weaken security outcomes Organizations often rely on fragmented tools across security, compliance, and data teams, leading to a lack of unified visibility and insufficient data hygiene. Our findings reveal the effects of fragmented platforms, leading to duplicated data, inconsistent classification, redundant alerts, and siloed investigations, which ultimately is causing data exposure incidents related to AI to be on the rise 3 . Microsoft Purview offers centralized visibility across your organization’s data estate. This allows teams to break down silos, streamline workflows, and mitigate data leakage and oversharing. With Microsoft Purview, capabilities like data health management and data security posture management are designed to enhance collaboration and deliver enriched insights across your organization to help further protect your data and mitigate risks faster. Microsoft Purview offers the following: Unified insights across your data estate, breaking down silos between security, compliance, and data teams. Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI helps organizations gain unified visibility into GenAI usage across users, data, and apps to address the heightened risk of sensitive data exposure from AI. Built-in capabilities like classification, labeling, data loss prevention, and insider risk insights in one platform. In addition, newly launched solutions like Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations accelerate investigations with AI-powered deep content analysis, which helps data security teams quickly identify and mitigate sensitive data and security risks within impacted data. Organizations like Kern County historically relied on many fragmented systems but adopted Microsoft Purview to unify their organization’s approach to data protection in preparation for increasing risks associated with deploying GenAI. “We have reduced risk exposure, [Microsoft] Purview helped us go from reaction to readiness. We are catching issues proactively instead of retroactively scrambling to contain them.” – Aaron Nance, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Kern County Evolving regulations require continuous compliance AI-driven innovation is creating a surge in regulations, resulting in over 200 daily updates across more than 900 regulatory agencies 4 , as highlighted in our research. Compliance has become increasingly difficult, with organizations struggling to avoid fines and comply with varying requirements across regions. To navigate these challenges effectively, security leaders’ responsibilities are expanding to include oversight across governance and compliance, including oversight of traditional data catalog and governance solutions led by the central data office. Leaders also cite the need for regulation and audit readiness. Microsoft Purview enables compliance and governance by: Streamlining compliance with Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager templates, step-by-step guidance, and insights for region and industry-specific regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and AI-specific regulation like the EU AI Act. Supporting legal matters such as forensic and internal investigations with audit trail records in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery and Audit. Activating and governing data for trustworthy analytics and AI with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog, which enables visibility across your data estate and data confidence via data quality, data lineage, and curation capabilities for federated governance. Microsoft Purview’s suite of capabilities provides visibility and accountability, enabling security leaders to meet stringent compliance demands while advancing AI initiatives with confidence. Organizations need a unified approach to secure and govern data Organizations are calling for an integrated platform to address data security, governance, and compliance collectively. Our research shows that 95% of leaders agree that unifying teams and tools is a top priority 5 and 90% plan to adopt a unified solution to mitigate data related risks and maximize impact 6 . Integration isn't just about convenience, it’s about enabling innovation with trusted data protection. Microsoft Purview enables a shared responsibility model, allowing individual business units to own their data while giving central teams oversight and policy control. As organizations adopt a unified platform approach, our findings reveal the upside potential not only being reduced risk but also cost savings. With AI-powered copilots such as Security Copilot in Microsoft Purview, data protection tasks are simplified with natural-language guidance, especially for under resourced teams. Accelerating AI transformation with Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview helps security, compliance, and governance teams navigate the complexities of AI innovation while implementing effective data protection and governance strategies. Microsoft partner EY highlights the results they are seeing: “We are seeing 25%–30% time savings when we build secure features using [Microsoft] Purview SDK. What was once fragmented is now centralized. With [Microsoft] Purview, everything comes together on one platform, giving a unified foundation to innovate and move forward with confidence.” – Prashant Garg, Partner of Data and AI, EY We invite you to explore how you can propel your organization toward a more secure future by reading the full research paper at https://aka.ms/SecureAndGovernPaper. Visit our website to learn more about Microsoft Purview. 1 Forbes, Only 9% Of Surveyed Companies Are Ready To Manage Risks Posed By AI, 2023 2 SAP LeanIX, AI Survey Results, 2024 3 Microsoft, Data Security Index Report, 2024 4 Forbes, Cost of Compliance, Thomson Reuters, 2021 5 Microsoft, Audience Research, 2024 6 Microsoft, Customer Requirements Research, 2024Learn more about Microsoft Security Communities.
In the last five years, Microsoft has increased the emphasis on community programs – specifically within the security, compliance, and management space. These communities fall into two categories: Public and Private (or NDA only). In this blog, we will share a breakdown of each community and how to join.“Build Your Own” O365 Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Public Sector
At Microsoft, we are committed to helping our public sector customers embrace the most cutting-edge technologies while ensuring they have the information they need to enable them to continue to meet their compliance obligations. It is in that spirit, and based on customer feedback that we are pleased to share our revamped “Build Your Own” Data Protection Impact Assessment template for Office 365. A Data Protection Impact Assessment (“DPIA”) is a process for assessing and demonstrating data protection compliance as mandated by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The GDPR requires controllers to prepare a DPIA for operations that are “likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons”. However, based on conversations we have had with a number of public sector customers who are subject to the GDPR, we understand that even when this threshold is not necessarily met or is unlikely to be met, some customers are keen to take a more cautious approach and choose to complete a DPIA. In order to provide public sector customers with clear and concise information to support their completion of DPIAs, the “Build Your Own” DPIA is a customizable and illustrative template guide Microsoft has produced, by reference to our Product Terms and our Data Protection Addendum (“DPA”). It is designed to help public sector organizations systematically identify, assess, and address potential data protection risks, making it easier to evaluate compliance with the GDPR. We recognize that compliance tools like the “Build Your Own” DPIA will need to evolve as our technology evolves and the ways in which our customers use our technology change. As such, we are committed to continually refining and improving the document, including based on customer feedback, with the goal of helping make our customers’ digital transformation compliance journey as friction-free as possible. Download the template here: https://servicetrust.microsoft.com/DocumentPage/176bc7d7-ab27-48ea-a829-7e041a22e682Decrypt DKE protected content by Super User
In today's digital age, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for every organization. One of the most advanced methods to ensure data security is through Double Key Encryption (DKE) protection from the Microsoft Purview solution. This encryption technique uses two keys to protect data: one key is stored securely within the organization's control, while the second key is managed by Microsoft Azure. However, decrypting DKE protected content by the organization without user interference is a complex process, especially when dealing with highly sensitive information. This is where the super user account comes into play. The super user account is a privileged account that should be configured with the necessary permissions to decrypt DKE-protected content. Setting up DKE involves several steps, including deploying the DKE service, creating sensitivity labels, and configuring client devices. Once these steps are completed, the super user account can be used to decrypt the DKE protected content, providing a secure and efficient way to manage sensitive information. Why Use a Super User Account to Decrypt DKE protected content? A super user always has the Rights Management Full Control usage right for documents protected by your organization’s Azure Information Protection tenant. This means that the super user account will have access to the first key stored in the Azure tenant. However, this alone is not sufficient to decrypt documents protected by DKE. To gain decryption access, administrators need to ensure that the super user also has access to the second key, which is stored securely within the organization. Like any other user - the super user also needs to be granted access for using the DKE key. For example, organizations can use this feature in the following scenarios: An employee leaves the organization, but highly confidential documents encrypted with DKE labels need to be accessed by directors or other VIP users. An IT administrator needs to remove the current DKE protection policy configured for files and apply a new protection policy. Administrators need to bulk decrypt files for auditing, legal, or other compliance reasons. How it works Please find the below architecture diagram which details the decryption flow of DKE. Microsoft Office client or MPIP client running under a super user account (sends the double encrypted part of the metadata that controls access (aka double encrypted content key) to Azure Information Protection Azure Information Protection checks Azure Active Directory to check access and if the user is in EntraID and configured with super user access, Azure Information Protection authorizes access and decrypts the part of the metadata controlling access using your key in Azure Information Protection. Thereby, removing the outer layer of encryption. The part of metadata controlling access to the content is now encrypted with only the DKE key Microsoft Office client or MPIP client sends the encrypted part of metadata that controls access to the content to DKE service to decrypt using customer’s private key. If this is the first time accessing the encrypted document or if cached access (End-user license) has expired, or have changed key in Azure, the DKE service will receive an empty request and will deny the access to the content from Microsoft Office client due to authentication issue. If the above happens, the DKE service sends a signal to the Microsoft Office client asking for authentication information. The Microsoft Office client sends a request to a token service in EntraID which returns the JSON web token (JWT) with adequate information to the Microsoft Office or MPIP client. The client then makes a second request to the DKE service and send the encrypted part of metadata that controls access to content (aka content key) with the JWT token it received from Azure. DKE service decrypts the encrypted part of the metadata controlling access to the content using the private key in the DKE service and sends the decrypted content key back to the client Set up Super User Account to Decrypt DKE protected content Please refer to the workflow diagram below, which outlines the configuration steps. Step 1: Configure the Super User Account in Azure RMS service using PowerShell Install AIP module by running Import-Module AIPService Connect the AIP service into your tenant by running Connect-AipService Enable the Super User feature by running Enable-AipServiceSuperUserFeature Configure the admin account into Super User Add-AipServiceSuperUser -EmailAddress <Mention the primary email address or user principal name> Validate the configuration by running Get-AipServiceSuperUser Step 2: Grant permission to Super User Account in DKE service I have added Super User account as part of Authorized Email Address in DKE service Step 3: Login as Super User Account in Office or MPIP client to decrypt the file. Try to open the DKE protected document Office application prompt for authentication Provide Super User credentials You will be able to decrypt the document Conclusion By leveraging the Super User account, organizations can ensure that they can decrypt DKE-protected documents without requiring explicit permissions on the label. This provides a secure and efficient way to manage sensitive information, especially in emergency situations where immediate access to encrypted data is necessary. Understanding and implementing this process is essential for any organization looking to enhance their data security and protect their valuable information. References The following table contains links to additional information that may provide context for the design and plan. Content Description https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/double-key-encryption Information about Double Key Encryption https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/double-key-encryption-setup Setup Double Key Encryption Service in Azure https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/configure-super-users Configure Super User access in Azure Information ProtectionExplore how to secure AI by attending our Learn Live Series
Register to attend Learn Live: Security for AI with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud starting April 15 In this month-long webinar series, IT pros and security practitioners can hone their security skillsets with a deeper understanding of AI-centric challenges, opportunities, and best practices using Microsoft Security solutions. Each session will follow a hosted demo format and cover a Microsoft Learn module (topics listed below). You can ask the SMEs questions via the chat as they show you how to use Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect your organization in the age of AI. Learn Live dates/topics include: April 15 at 12pm PST – Manage AI Data Security Challenges with Microsoft Purview: Microsoft Purview helps you strengthen data security in AI environments, providing tools to handle challenges from AI technology. Learn to safeguard your data and adapt to evolving security challenges in AI technology. This session will help you: Understand sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 Copilot Secure against generative AI data exposure with endpoint Data Loss Prevention Detect generative AI usage with Insider Risk Management Dynamically protect sensitive data with Adaptive Protection April 22 at 12pm PST – Manage Compliance with Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Use Microsoft Purview for compliance management with Microsoft 365 Copilot. You'll learn how to handle compliance aspects of Copilot's AI functionalities through Purview. This session will teach you how to: Audit Copilot interactions within Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Purview Investigate Copilot interactions using Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Manage Copilot data retention with Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management Monitor and mitigate risks in Copilot interactions using Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance April 29 at 12pm PST – Identify and Mitigate AI Data Security Risks: Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI helps organizations monitor AI activity, enforce security policies, and prevent unauthorized data exposure. Learn how to configure DSPM for AI, track AI interactions, run data assessments, and apply security controls to reduce risks associated with AI usage. You will learn how to: Explain the purpose and benefits of Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI Set up and configure DSPM for AI to monitor AI interactions Identify and analyze AI security risks using reports and insights Run and review AI data assessments to detect oversharing risks Apply security policies, such as DLP and sensitivity labels, to protect AI-referenced data May 13 at 10am PST – Enable Advanced Protection for AI Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud: As organizations use and develop AI applications, they need to address new and amplified security risks. Prepare your environment for secure AI adoption to safeguard your data and identify threats to your AI. This session will help you: Understand how Defender for Cloud can protect AI workloads Enable threat protection workloads for AI Gain application and end user context for AI alerts Register today for these new sessions. We look forward to seeing you! If you’re unable to attend a session, don’t worry—the recordings will be made available on-demand via YouTube.
File Plan/Retention Labels cannot be deleted OR found in content explorer
When we try to delete a Purview Records Management > File Plan label (or Data Lifecycle Management > Retention label), we get the following error: "You can't delete this record label because it's currently applied to items in your organization. You can use content explorer to determine which items have this label applied." (see attached image). When we go to content explorer to find the label (in this example, Bank Reconciliations), it doesn't appear to exist (see attached image). We also reviewed our Label policies and Retention policies, and the given labels are not associated with any policy that we can see. So, in result, we cannot clean up File Plan labels since we can't find and remove the association between them and policies / items. Has anyone encountered this error when deleting file plan retention labels, but then unable to find anything the label is associated with?
