NIST 800-53 Compliance
DLP-01High

Enable Sensitive Data Classification for NIST 800-53 Compliance

Learn how DLP-01 helps you meet NIST 800-53 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting NIST 800-53 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like DLP-01 (Enable Sensitive Data Classification). This guide covers the specific NIST 800-53 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How DLP-01 Addresses NIST 800-53 Requirements

NIST 800-53 requires organizations to implement controls around enable sensitive data classification. The DLP-01 control provides:

  • Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels are configured
  • At least 3 sensitivity levels are defined (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential)
  • Labels are applied to sensitive data in SharePoint and OneDrive

These measures directly support NIST 800-53 compliance by ensuring proper data_protection security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy NIST 800-53 requirements with this control:

  • **Enable the control** - Follow the manual configuration steps
  • **Document your implementation** - Record how the control was configured
  • **Maintain evidence** - TrueConfig automatically logs compliance status
  • **Monitor continuously** - Track any deviations from the expected state

Evidence Collection

For NIST 800-53 audits, you'll need to demonstrate:

  • Current configuration state
  • Historical compliance data
  • Remediation actions taken
  • Continuous monitoring in place

TrueConfig provides all of this evidence through its audit trail and reporting features.

Why This Control Matters for NIST 800-53

Without data classification, you cannot protect what you cannot identify. Sensitivity labels enable targeted protection policies, ensuring sensitive data receives appropriate controls regardless of where it is stored or shared.

Implementing DLP-01 is an important step toward NIST 800-53 compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to NIST 800-53 requirements.

Ready to achieve NIST 800-53 compliance?

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements, including this control.