Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention-Upgraded inline protection for Microsoft Entra-managed apps in Edge for Business

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft Purview DLP now offers enhanced inline data protection for Entra-managed apps in Edge for Business, simplifying configuration and expanding policy capabilities through Conditional Access integration. This improves data loss prevention for sensitive information.

The Impact

Security teams and data owners are affected by improved data loss prevention capabilities, reducing the risk of sensitive data exfiltration.

  • Security Teams: Reduced risk of data exfiltration from Entra-managed apps.
  • Data Owners: Enhanced protection for sensitive information accessed via Edge.
  • Compliance Officers: Better alignment with data protection regulatory requirements.
  • Admins: Simplified and more powerful DLP policy configuration.

The Action

  1. Review existing Purview DLP policies for Edge for Business to leverage new capabilities.
  2. Integrate Purview DLP with Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies for managed apps.
  3. Configure new expanded conditions and multiple activities per DLP rule as needed.
  4. Utilise simulation mode for new policies to assess impact before enforcement.
  5. Set up configurable alerts and notifications for DLP rule matches.

Domain: Purview · Impact: high · Workload: Microsoft Purview