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Implementing Information Protection (SC-401)

Learn to classify and protect sensitive information with Microsoft Purview through practical demonstrations while building the information protection skills needed for the SC-401 certification.

Intermediate
1h 57m

Created by Alexander Shafe

Last Updated Oct 16, 2026

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Implementing Information Protection (SC-401)

Learn to classify and protect sensitive information with Microsoft Purview through practical demonstrations while building the information protection skills needed for the SC-401 certification.

Intermediate
1h 57m

Created by Alexander Shafe

Last Updated Oct 16, 2026

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What you'll learn

Organizations need effective ways to discover, classify, and protect sensitive information across Microsoft 365 and other data locations. In this course, Implementing Information Protection (SC-401), you’ll learn to implement and manage information protection using Microsoft Purview. First, you’ll learn how to classify sensitive information using sensitive information types and advanced classification methods. Next, you’ll discover how to create, publish, apply, and automate sensitivity labels. Then, you’ll learn how to protect files, on-premises data, and email using Microsoft Purview information protection and encryption capabilities. Finally, you’ll review the most important information protection concepts and scenarios for the SC-401 exam. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft Purview information protection needed to protect sensitive organizational information and prepare for the information protection domain of the SC-401 certification.

Implementing Information Protection (SC-401)
Intermediate
1h 57m
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Alexander Shafe - Pluralsight course - Implementing Information Protection (SC-401)
Alexander Shafe
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Alex is a seasoned Information Security Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry. His career spans diverse roles, with a proven track record of excellence in Data Analytics, Business Systems Consulting, and Information Security.

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