How to Fix: Enable Sensitive Data Classification
Step-by-step guide to implement enable sensitive data classification in your Microsoft 365 environment.
20-30 minutes
Estimated Time
4
Steps
high
Severity
Enhanced Security
Baseline Level
Why This Matters
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.
Prerequisites
- 1Global Administrator or appropriate admin role in Microsoft Entra ID
- 2Access to Microsoft Entra admin center (entra.microsoft.com)
- 3Appropriate Microsoft 365 license
Expected 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
Remediation Steps
Review Current Configuration
Assess your current configuration in Microsoft Entra admin center.
- •Navigate to the relevant section in Entra admin center
- •Document current settings
- •Compare against expected state
Plan Implementation
Determine the changes needed to meet the expected configuration.
- •Review expected configuration requirements
- •Identify affected users or resources
- •Plan rollout strategy
Implement Changes
Apply the necessary configuration changes.
- •Make required configuration updates
- •Apply to appropriate scope
- •Document changes made
Validate and Monitor
Verify the changes are working as expected.
- •Run TrueConfig scan to verify compliance
- •Test affected functionality
- •Set up ongoing monitoring
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