Managing Microsoft Azure Information Protection
Data breaches cost organisations millions—and most stem from poor information governance. This course teaches you to classify, label, and protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 using Azure Information Protection, giving your organisation the control it desperately needs. You’ll move from theory to hands-on configuration in under two hours.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for cloud security engineers, compliance officers, and Azure administrators who need to implement real data protection policies. Ned Bellavance’s practical approach cuts through vendor jargon. Note: assumes baseline familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure portal navigation.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Azure Information Protection architecture, including unified labelling, sensitivity labels, and policy deployment across Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams. The course covers classification strategies that actually stick in organisations, how to configure automatic and recommended labelling rules, and troubleshooting common rollout issues. Expect hands-on labs where you’ll build labels from scratch and test them against real-world scenarios.
The second half focuses on protection mechanisms: encryption, access rights management, and audit trails. You’ll learn when to use built-in labels versus custom configurations, how to monitor adoption, and how to integrate AIP with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. By the end, you’ll understand the full lifecycle of protecting data—from classification through to secure deletion.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Cloud Security Engineers: Need practical AIP implementation skills to secure multi-cloud environments and meet compliance mandates.
- Microsoft 365 Administrators: Responsible for rolling out information governance across their organisation and need hands-on configuration guidance.
- Compliance & Data Protection Officers: Must understand technical controls behind GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific data protection requirements.
May not suit:
- Azure Beginners: Course assumes you’re comfortable navigating Azure portal and understand Microsoft 365 licensing basics.
- Non-Microsoft Environments: Focused entirely on Azure and Microsoft 365; limited value if your organisation uses Google Workspace or other platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Managing Microsoft Azure Information Protection take?
1 hour 42 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one sitting or across two focused sessions.
Do I need Azure certifications before starting?
No formal certification required, but you should be comfortable with Azure portal basics and have used Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
Will this prepare me for Microsoft certifications?
It covers AIP deeply, which appears in SC-900 (Security Fundamentals) and SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) exams. Use it as a foundation, not sole exam prep.
Can I apply this in my organisation immediately?
Yes. You’ll learn to configure labels, policies, and protection rules you can pilot in your tenant within days of completing the course.
Course by Ned Bellavance on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 42m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
