Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutionsMedium
A financial institution is subject to strict regulatory requirements, including the need to prevent information leakage between specific groups of employees, such as traders and advisors, to avoid conflicts of interest. Which Microsoft Purview solution can enforce these digital communication barriers?
- AMicrosoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- BMicrosoft Purview Communication Compliance
- CMicrosoft Purview Information Barriers
- DMicrosoft Purview Records Management
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Correct answer: C. Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers are specifically designed to prevent unauthorized communication between defined user segments within an organization, crucial for compliance in regulated industries like finance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. DLP prevents sensitive data from leaving the organization or being shared inappropriately, but not specifically communication between internal groups.
- B. Communication Compliance monitors communications for policy violations, but doesn't actively block communication between specific user segments.
- D. Records Management focuses on data retention and deletion policies, not on controlling internal communication flows.
Information Barriers
A Microsoft Purview capability that allows organizations to restrict communication and collaboration between specific groups of users to avoid conflicts of interest or maintain confidentiality.
- Prevents unauthorized communication between user segments
- Enforces regulatory compliance (e.g., finance, legal)
- Applies to Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online
Memory trick: Build walls between teams to keep secrets safe.