Implement and scale data security for AI apps and agents with Microsoft Purview

Last Updated 01 Oct 2026

Course Overview

This advanced course establishes Microsoft Purview as the data security and governance foundation for enterprise AI. It covers the implementation, operation, and automation of data protection across Microsoft 365 Copilot, autonomous agents, and generative AI applications, spanning information protection, data loss prevention, insider risk, posture management, investigations, and compliance. Participants gain deep, hands-on expertise securing Copilot grounding data, remediating oversharing across the AI estate, governing shadow AI, operationalizing Data Security Posture Management, and applying Security Copilot agents to triage and investigate at scale. They also learn how to integrate Microsoft Purview controls across Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Fabric.

Duration - 12 Hours

Level - Intermediate

Style - Self paced

Course Type - Project Ready with Labs

Certification - No

Hands on Labs - Yes

Solution Areas - Security, Cloud and AI Platforms, Establish a trusted and secure platform for AI (Frontier), AI ready productivity & security for every employee (Core), Build a unified, governed data and AI estate (Core), Create a competitive edge with AI (Frontier), Run your business securely (Core), Modernize your data to drive results and leverage AI (Core)

Featured Product - Microsoft Purview

ESI Course Code - DW-300

Course Modules

Protect sensitive data across clouds, apps, and devices

Data security is critical to protect sensitive information and reduce organizational risk, and Microsoft Purview delivers comprehensive capabilities to help achieve these outcomes. Purview Data Security solutions—including Information Protection, encryption, Data Loss Prevention, and Adaptive Protection—work together to safeguard data across its lifecycle.

Data Security Investigations and Posture Management

Microsoft Purview enables advanced data security investigations (preview) and Data Security Posture Management, enhanced with Security Copilot integration for faster and smarter analysis. Security Copilot agents, such as DLP and IRM triage agents, work alongside Microsoft Sentinel to streamline investigations and accelerate incident response.

Insider Risk Management with Microsoft Purview​

Microsoft Purview helps mitigate internal risks through Insider Risk Management and Information Barriers that detect, investigate, and prevent inappropriate data access or sharing. Privileged Access Management further strengthens security by controlling, monitoring, and limiting elevated access to sensitive resources.

Communication Compliance and Compliance Management with Microsoft Purview​

Data compliance is essential to meet regulatory requirements and reduce legal and reputational risk, and Microsoft provides a comprehensive set of data compliance solutions to support this. Communication Compliance and Compliance Manager help organizations monitor communications, assess compliance posture, and manage regulatory obligations effectively.

Copilot and Agent Data Security with Microsoft Purview

In the era of AI, securing data requires strong agent observability, posture management, and DSPM for AI to protect information used by agents and AI applications. Microsoft Purview addresses Gen AI data security challenges through APIs, Copilot Control System, and comprehensive security and governance for Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents.

Microsoft Fabric and Purview Better together

Microsoft Fabric integrates with Microsoft Purview to provide unified data governance and security across analytics workloads. Multiple security layers in Fabric, combined with Purview Information Protection and DLP policies, help safeguard data and prevent unauthorized access or data leakage.

Data Lifecycle and Records management

Data Lifecycle Management ensures information is properly created, used, retained, and disposed of in line with organizational and regulatory requirements. Records Management extends this by defining retention labels, policies, and controls to manage records securely and compliantly throughout their lifecycle.

eDiscovery (Premium) and Audit (Premium) with Microsoft Purview

eDiscovery Premium and Audit Premium provide advanced tools for legal and compliance investigations, enabling organizations to identify, preserve, and analyze data efficiently. These solutions enhance audit capabilities, ensuring thorough monitoring, accountability, and regulatory compliance across Microsoft 365 environments.

Microsoft Purview Deployment models

Microsoft Purview offers flexible deployment models that cater to diverse organizational needs while ensuring a secure-by-default approach. This built-in security framework helps organizations protect data, enforce compliance, and manage risks effectively from the outset.

Post-training Skills Assessment

The assessment is not timed, so you can pause it and resume at any time. If you cancel the assessment, your answers are discarded and they are not counted as a submission.

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