Many organizations believe they’ve “done data protection” once sensitivity labels are deployed. In reality, labels alone rarely reduce risk.

In this session, we go beyond labels and explore how to build a connected data protection architecture using Microsoft Purview. Instead of focusing on individual features, we’ll show how classification, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk capabilities work together to protect data across Microsoft 365.

The session is built around two live demos using the same real-world collaboration scenario. First, we’ll demonstrate a label-only approach, where a document is classified as confidential but still easily shared in SharePoint and Teams without meaningful control highlighting the gap between classification and actual protection.

Next, we’ll revisit the same scenario using a connected architecture. You’ll see how a sensitivity label triggers downstream controls, how DLP policies enforce protection during sharing, and how user-facing policy tips guide behavior at the moment it matters. We’ll then extend this scenario by showing how risky user actions (such as repeated attempts to share sensitive data) are surfaced through Insider Risk signals, providing visibility and enabling response.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of why isolated controls fail and how to design a data protection architecture that connects protection, detection, and user behavior in real-world M365 environments.

Assumed Knowledge:

Sensitivity labels and basic classification concepts; Core Microsoft 365 services and data storage locations; Security and compliance fundamentals;

Practical Takeaways:

How to design a layered data protection architecture in M365; How to connect classification, labeling, and enforcement mechanisms; How to prioritize controls based on actual business risk; A reference architecture you can adapt to your own environment; Common architectural mistakes and how to avoid them;

Out of Session Scope:

We will not cover a step-by-step configuration of labels or policies