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A Microsoft 365 administrator wants to provide their users with the ability to encrypt emails containing sensitive information automatically, based on content. This encryption should apply even when emails are sent to external recipients. Which Microsoft 365 feature should they implement?
- AMicrosoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP)
- BMicrosoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
- CMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
- DMicrosoft Intune
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Correct answer: A. Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP)
Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), formerly Azure Information Protection, provides capabilities for classifying, labeling, and encrypting sensitive data, including emails. It allows for automatic encryption based on content and ensures protection even when shared externally, aligning perfectly with the requirement.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) focuses on protecting against malware and phishing, not automatic content-based email encryption.
- C. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an endpoint security solution, protecting devices, not email content encryption.
- D. Microsoft Intune manages mobile devices and applications, not content-based email encryption.
Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP)
A solution for discovering, classifying, labeling, and protecting sensitive information across Microsoft 365, including automatic content-based encryption for emails and documents.
- Enables automatic or manual labeling and classification.
- Applies encryption and access restrictions to content.
- Protects data both inside and outside the organization.
Memory trick: Purview protects your valuable info, even in email.