I had experience with previous versions of Microsoft Purview Information Protection as well. The new version doesn't have all the features that were present in the previous native clients and functionalities. For example, the ability to track documents - knowing where your document is, who is accessing it, when and where. You could even revoke access to a particular document if needed, which was a cool feature. These aren't available right now, although Microsoft is working on bringing them back, which might take some time. The tracking and revoking features from previous versions need to be brought back. Users should be able to track their documents' locations and revoke access when necessary. The scanning functionality should extend beyond on-premises environments to include cloud storage. Since it's Microsoft Protection, it should cover all Microsoft cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. If scanning works on-premises, it should work equally well in the cloud. Cloud functionality has limitations. For instance, the auto-labeling feature of Azure Information Protection can label 25,000 files per day, but it can't label existing data. This is impractical, as it's not feasible to create millions of new files just to have them labeled. These features seem incomplete or "half-cooked."
Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time. Currently, the default limit for scans is a bit restrictive, and reducing the time it takes for scans would enhance overall efficiency.
There is room for improvement with the policy tips feature. It seems inconsistent, working well in some web applications but not as effectively in desktop applications. The experience is a bit hit-and-miss, so refining the policy tips functionality across all platforms would be a valuable enhancement.
Microsoft can improve the affordability of Purview Information Protection by offering it at a lower cost. This could be in comparison to the current pricing for enterprise customers and also for individual users. Providing an option for individuals to purchase Purview technology at a reduced cost would be beneficial. For instance, if I, as an individual, want to have Microsoft Purview Information Protection, it should be available at a more affordable price. Creating a separate low-cost version specifically tailored to individual users and a separate higher-cost version for enterprises would make the product more accessible and appealing. This approach could make Purview more popular, encouraging more individuals to start using and exploring its services.
There is potential for more integration in the use of AI. I believe the new capabilities of CoPilot, which Microsoft is starting to make available on its platform, will be valuable. The ability to refine and integrate regulatory frameworks, as well as address ongoing threats and attacks, can help us improve our defense. However, there is room for improvement in bringing things to market quickly and utilizing intelligence in the platform. The more automation and AI capabilities we deploy, the sooner we can benefit from real-time analysis and data gathering. Improvements in these areas are sought after and welcomed. The maturity of the Defender ecosystem and its extension into various areas of the Broad Azure and Microsoft 365 landscape are also appreciated, with more opportunities on the horizon. While there is always room for improvement, there is also a lot to celebrate in terms of using the tools we have and learning how to use them effectively.
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2023-03-17T16:30:00Z
Mar 17, 2023
Our primary concern is third-party application visibility. Many people choose other DLP tools, as they can search the Office 365 suite and detect sensitive information across thousands of other apps. The product is weak compared to the competitors on the DLP front, but the classification is good; the tool needs a bit more maturation. I want to see Microsoft being more flexible; Purview is excellent for an MS environment, but we can't use the DLP capabilities with third-party products, so it's limited there. We can use other tools for that, but it would be good if Microsoft implemented that. I want to see more robust reporting capabilities; reporting in dashboards and navigating through alerts can be laborious. If Microsoft could develop the reporting, the product would be more beneficial.
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I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Purview Information Protection for petabytes of documents as performance might be affected.
I had experience with previous versions of Microsoft Purview Information Protection as well. The new version doesn't have all the features that were present in the previous native clients and functionalities. For example, the ability to track documents - knowing where your document is, who is accessing it, when and where. You could even revoke access to a particular document if needed, which was a cool feature. These aren't available right now, although Microsoft is working on bringing them back, which might take some time. The tracking and revoking features from previous versions need to be brought back. Users should be able to track their documents' locations and revoke access when necessary. The scanning functionality should extend beyond on-premises environments to include cloud storage. Since it's Microsoft Protection, it should cover all Microsoft cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. If scanning works on-premises, it should work equally well in the cloud. Cloud functionality has limitations. For instance, the auto-labeling feature of Azure Information Protection can label 25,000 files per day, but it can't label existing data. This is impractical, as it's not feasible to create millions of new files just to have them labeled. These features seem incomplete or "half-cooked."
Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time. Currently, the default limit for scans is a bit restrictive, and reducing the time it takes for scans would enhance overall efficiency.
There is room for improvement with the policy tips feature. It seems inconsistent, working well in some web applications but not as effectively in desktop applications. The experience is a bit hit-and-miss, so refining the policy tips functionality across all platforms would be a valuable enhancement.
Microsoft can improve the affordability of Purview Information Protection by offering it at a lower cost. This could be in comparison to the current pricing for enterprise customers and also for individual users. Providing an option for individuals to purchase Purview technology at a reduced cost would be beneficial. For instance, if I, as an individual, want to have Microsoft Purview Information Protection, it should be available at a more affordable price. Creating a separate low-cost version specifically tailored to individual users and a separate higher-cost version for enterprises would make the product more accessible and appealing. This approach could make Purview more popular, encouraging more individuals to start using and exploring its services.
There is potential for more integration in the use of AI. I believe the new capabilities of CoPilot, which Microsoft is starting to make available on its platform, will be valuable. The ability to refine and integrate regulatory frameworks, as well as address ongoing threats and attacks, can help us improve our defense. However, there is room for improvement in bringing things to market quickly and utilizing intelligence in the platform. The more automation and AI capabilities we deploy, the sooner we can benefit from real-time analysis and data gathering. Improvements in these areas are sought after and welcomed. The maturity of the Defender ecosystem and its extension into various areas of the Broad Azure and Microsoft 365 landscape are also appreciated, with more opportunities on the horizon. While there is always room for improvement, there is also a lot to celebrate in terms of using the tools we have and learning how to use them effectively.
Our primary concern is third-party application visibility. Many people choose other DLP tools, as they can search the Office 365 suite and detect sensitive information across thousands of other apps. The product is weak compared to the competitors on the DLP front, but the classification is good; the tool needs a bit more maturation. I want to see Microsoft being more flexible; Purview is excellent for an MS environment, but we can't use the DLP capabilities with third-party products, so it's limited there. We can use other tools for that, but it would be good if Microsoft implemented that. I want to see more robust reporting capabilities; reporting in dashboards and navigating through alerts can be laborious. If Microsoft could develop the reporting, the product would be more beneficial.