Microsoft Entra Sensitive Data exists to make sure that never happens to you. It’s built to find, classify, and protect sensitive data across your cloud and hybrid environments before a breach does it for you. It doesn’t just discover data; it maps it, labels it, and enforces policies that move with it wherever it goes.
At the core is data discovery at scale. Microsoft Entra Sensitive Data scans structured and unstructured stores, from Azure SQL to SharePoint to third-party SaaS, and identifies regulated and high-value information in minutes. Patterns, keywords, machine learning models — all tuned for precision. Sensitive data becomes visible, traceable, and actionable.
Once classified, you can apply sensitivity labels, retention rules, and encryption policies that follow the data in real time. Integration with Microsoft Entra permissions ensures only the right identities get access, and only in the right context. Access policies sync across workloads so there are no blind spots.
Audit trails come standard. Every read, write, and copy event is logged, ready for compliance teams or incident response. Native support for security and compliance frameworks simplifies meeting standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.