Microsoft Purview Information Protection, still often referred to as MIP or simply Purview, delivers simple data discovery and classification capabilities that integrate into and focus on organizations' Microsoft environments. However, these organizations are increasingly finding that simplicity isn't necessarily the most desirable quality in a data classification solution.
Fortra's Data Classification Suite (DCS) enhances Purview without sacrificing ease of use, striking the balance between complexity and efficacy, meaning it will serve as a data classification solution that can easily be integrated into current workflows and grow with organizations as classification requirements evolve.
How We’re Different
Unlike other solutions that offer simplistic "sensitivity labels," Fortra DCS enables users to define and utilize a wide range of identifiers, including department, customer, and country, for precise data categorization. Fortra DCS uses metadata as a fundamental part of the solution, and the solution, in turn, provides the structure of how the business should interpret the metadata. While DCS can label document sensitivity, it goes beyond this functionality to address the complexities of today's regulatory environment. By leveraging Fortra DCS, organizations can achieve complete data protection and navigate compliance requirements with enhanced efficacy and precision.
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How DCS Enhances Data Protection
OFFERS THE DESIRED LEVEL OF GRANULARITY REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE
FACILITATES THE IDENTIFICATION OF CLASSIFICATION TRENDS AND IMPROVES REPORTING
METADATA ENHANCES DOWNSTREAM SECURITY SOLUTIONS
EXTENDS DATA PROTECTION COVERAGE BEYOND THE MICROSOFT ENVIRONMENT
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) needed a product that adhered to its classification system and integrated with its Microsoft infrastructure.
DCS was the answer.
Solving Other Common Data Classification Challenges With DCS
We recognize that simple labeling may be all some organizations need, but others like the Canadian DND encounter situations where more is needed. Listed below are some of the common challenges users face with Purview's sensitivity labels and how bringing DCS into the mix can solve them:
| USE CASE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Most users suffice with simple labels provided by MIP, but a significant number need more nuanced labels | DCS for Windows provides nuanced DCS labels that can be mapped to MIP labels for the downstream users. |
| Customers have tried MIP and find the capabilities lack in significant areas | DCS for Windows will understand the previously set MIP labels and map to the equivalent DCS label providing a seamless migration path. |
| One part of the business is using MIP but regulatory or infrastructure obligations mean MIP cannot be used elsewhere | DCS for Windows provides DCS labels that can be mapped to MIP labels for the other users. This assumes the controlled environments necessarily have access to the MIP tenant. |
| The organization wants to use nuanced labels but also protect which content can be uploaded to Teams channels, a capability which is provided by MIP. | DCS for Windows will set an equivalent MIP label to the selected DCS label. This will enable MIP to block content to Teams channels based on the MIP label. |
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