Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention: Features and Limitations

Most organizations collect, store, manage and use different forms of sensitive data including financial information, health records and customer data. This type of confidential data is a prime target for ransomware and malware attacks and can be leaked through human error or malicious behavior.

Losing or exposing private data can have a detrimental impact on your business. Luckily, you can implement Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to protect classified information against threats, data loss and misuse.

This post details the capabilities of Microsoft DLP that allow you to prevent unauthorized access and sharing of privileged data. Read on to understand the different limitations of DLP and how you can overcome them.