Enable Sensitive Data Classification for Professional Services & Consulting
How professional services & consulting organizations should implement DLP-01 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For professional services & consulting companies using Microsoft 365, enable sensitive data classification is a security priority. This guide explains how DLP-01 helps professional services & consulting organizations protect their identity infrastructure while meeting industry-specific compliance mandates.
Why Professional Services & Consulting Organizations Need This Control
Professional Services & Consulting organizations face specific regulatory requirements including soc2, iso27001, cis. The DLP-01 control helps address these requirements by:
- 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
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.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing DLP-01 in a professional services & consulting environment, consider:
- **Regulatory requirements**: soc2, iso27001, cis may mandate specific configurations
- **Risk tolerance**: Professional Services & Consulting organizations typically have moderate to low risk tolerance
- **Audit frequency**: Plan for regular compliance reviews
- **Documentation**: Maintain detailed records for regulatory inspections
How to Configure
DLP-01 requires the following configuration:
- 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
Requires Microsoft Purview license and configuration
Follow the steps above in your Microsoft Entra admin center to enable this control.
Professional Services Compliance Requirements
Professional Services organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address enable sensitive data classification:
Why This Control Matters for Professional Services
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.
Common threats in professional services & consulting:
- • Client data breaches
- • Insider threats from departing consultants
- • Business email compromise
For professional services & consulting organizations, DLP-01 is a key component of a compliant Microsoft 365 security posture. TrueConfig helps you implement and maintain this control while meeting industry-specific requirements.
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