Microsoft Developer presents an overview of how Microsoft Purview provides unified data security and governance, highlighting practical features and best practices to secure and manage organizational data.

Understand How Purview Secures and Governs Your Entire Data Estate

Overview

In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Microsoft Azure's Thomas and Darren examine the growing importance of data security and governance in today’s organizations as data volumes explode across multiple platforms and cloud environments.

Why Traditional Security Isn’t Enough

• Traditional infrastructure security cannot fully address the unique challenges of modern data estates.
• The focus must shift to securing data itself, rather than just infrastructure.

Introducing Microsoft Purview

• Microsoft Purview is presented as a unified solution for data security, governance, and compliance.
• It enables organizations to manage, secure, and govern their data estate across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments.

The Unified Catalog Feature

• The Unified Catalog streamlines data discovery and access for both technical and business users.
• Simplifies compliance by providing a holistic view of data resources and governance policies.
• The video features a demo showcasing how the catalog makes it easy to locate, classify, and secure sensitive data.

Best Practices in Data Governance

• Discusses actionable strategies for implementing robust governance policies.
• Emphasizes continuous assessment, role-based access, and compliance monitoring.

Resources and Next Steps

• Get started with Purview Data Governance: https://aka.ms/purviewdatagovernance
• Learn about the Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/unified-catalog
• Microsoft Purview Data Security: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-security
• Azure Essentials: https://azure.com/AzureEssentials

Related Content

• Armchair Architects: Governance Strategies for AI Agents: https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/235
• More Azure Essentials episodes: https://aka.ms/AzureEssentialsShow

Connect with the Presenters

• Thomas Maurer - LinkedIn
• Darren Portillo - LinkedIn

Chapter Guide

• 0:00 In this episode
• 0:23 Introduction
• 1:06 Why Data Security and Governance Matter
• 2:09 Built-in security and governance isn't enough
• 3:10 What is Microsoft Purview?
• 3:55 Purview demo
• 7:16 Next Steps and Resources

Key Takeaways

• Data security and governance must be prioritized as organizational data landscapes become more distributed.
• Microsoft Purview's Unified Catalog is a central feature for managing compliance and access.
• Practical guidance and resources are available to help organizations strengthen their data governance posture.