Azure Information Protection
Classify and protect your documents and emails.
Overview
Azure Information Protection (AIP) is a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to discover, classify, and protect documents and emails by applying labels. Labels can be applied automatically by administrators who define rules and conditions, manually by users, or a combination where users are given recommendations. The protection technology uses Azure Rights Management (Azure RMS).
✨ Key Features
- Data classification and labeling
- Data protection with encryption and access restrictions
- Automatic and manual labeling
- Tracking and revoking access to documents
- Integration with Microsoft 365 Apps
- Support for various file types
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365
- Unified labeling experience across Microsoft products
- Combines classification, labeling, and protection
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive and integrated solution for classifying and protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives or travels.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Applying a 'Confidential' label to a document to encrypt it and restrict access to specific users
- Automatically classifying documents containing credit card numbers as 'Highly Confidential'
- Tracking who has accessed a protected document and revoking access if necessary
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that do not use Microsoft 365 and need a standalone data classification tool
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more seamless and user-friendly experience for data protection within the Microsoft 365 environment.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Microsoft Unified Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
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