76 VIEWPOINT Navigating security, compliance and risk Microsoft Purview is helping financial institutions strengthen their security and compliance Security and compliance are critical in financial services. From community banks to multistate institutions, customers are deeply concerned about internal and external threats. In response, Synergy Technical helps organisations strengthen security and meet regulatory requirements through the strategic use of Microsoft Purview. This solution has proven to be a powerful tool in streamlining the identification, classification and protection of sensitive data. By automatically discovering and labelling data across environments, Purview applies consistent, policy-driven controls across the entire data estate, ensuring every piece of sensitive information is governed and protected in alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from Purview’s ability to encrypt sensitive data and restrict access based on classification, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorised exposure. Purview’s built-in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) engine is central to this strategy. At Synergy Technical, we leverage Purview’s DLP capabilities to help financial institutions monitor and control how sensitive data is shared and used. By implementing tailored DLP policies, organisations can prevent accidental or malicious data leakage, protect customer information and maintain compliance with stringent regulatory requirements, all while preserving productivity. Information governance is another critical priority in the financial sector, where data retention requirements are complex and highly regulated. Microsoft Purview supports automated data lifecycle management through retention and deletion policies that align with regulatory mandates. These controls ensure data is retained only for the required period and disposed of securely, helping organisations stay compliant and avoid penalties. Purview’s insider-risk capabilities provide essential visibility into anomalous or high-risk behaviour, enabling early detection before issues escalate. We have worked with clients to implement proactive monitoring that identifies potential insider threats early, enabling timely BILLY TEMPLETON: SYNERGY TECHNICAL
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