M365 Protected Sensitivity Label Failures

Scenario: You have created Sensitivity Labels which include the Protection feature (Encryption + Rights Management). You have published the labels to end users thru a Label Policy within the Compliance Center. When users attempt to use the Sensitivity Labels, they receive one of the following errors listed below. Error 1: Azure Information Protection cannot apply … Read more M365 Protected Sensitivity Label Failures

S/MIME vs. Office Message Encryption (OME)

A significant challenge organizations face is the ability to secure and protect information, both in transit and while at rest. In respect to securing information within email, we have two primary options available to us – S/MIME and Office Message Encryption (OME). In this article we are going to look at how to leverage either … Read more S/MIME vs. Office Message Encryption (OME)

Microsoft TEAMS without Exchange – Service Limitations

A discussion on deploying TEAMS first, or running TEAMS without Exchange integration. Terminology Framework Note: For the discussion below, it is important that we establish a common terminology framework. Discussions around the Microsoft Teams product line can become confusing. Here is the manner in which the term “teams” is used throughout this discussion: TEAMS all … Read more Microsoft TEAMS without Exchange – Service Limitations

Sensitivity Labels for Microsoft 365 Groups

Many organizations are required to comply with information protection standards whether mandated by law, executive order, or their own policies. To address this demand, Microsoft has developed Sensitivity Labels located within the Microsoft 365 Compliance Center. This guide will assist administrators configuring an M365 tenant to enable Sensitivity Labels within Microsoft 365 groups (aka Modern … Read more Sensitivity Labels for Microsoft 365 Groups

Creating Dynamic Microsoft 365 Groups

Creating Dynamic Microsoft 365 Groups Many organizations experience a high degree of personnel mobility and in turn, staff often change roles and memberships. This results in a demand for a responsive access control system providing users with the data they need when they need it, while also ensuring confidentiality and integrity of data by protecting … Read more Creating Dynamic Microsoft 365 Groups

Unified Label Store in M365 Government Community Cloud – May 2020 Update

Writer Update: Sensitivity Labels / Unified Labeling has been deployed within M365 GCC. In turn, this article is out of date. If you have a tenant within GCC and have been searching endlessly for the Sensitivity tab within the Security and Compliance Center, don’t worry. You’re in good company. To date, the Unified Labeling Store … Read more Unified Label Store in M365 Government Community Cloud – May 2020 Update

Message Classifications with Azure Information Protection

Labeling messages with Azure Information Protection labels within the M365/O365 Government Community Cloud enables organizations to control the distribution of information both internally and externally. This guide shows you how to publish labels to ensure you can prevent data from leaving your organization leveraging the AIP client.