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O365 data loss prevention

Alexander Filipin edited this page Mar 5, 2021 · 9 revisions

The data protection policies used in the policy sets can be confusing on first sight. The polices cover internal and external users and make sure there is no gap on the device platforms neither on the client apps.

Internal users

Device platforms Client app Access control
iOS & Android Browser Trusted device or app enforced restrictions
iOS & Android Modern authentication clients App protection policy or approved client app
MacOS & Windows Browser Trusted device or app enforced restrictions
MacOS & Windows Modern authentication clients Trusted device
Unknown Browser Indirect app enforced restrictions (cannot be on trusted device) - could also be blocked via 302
Unknown Modern authentication clients Direct block
  • App protection policies even on a trusted iOS/Android device, worth a DLP discussion. Data loss via browser on the trusted device? Rather no DLP controls at all on a trusted device?
  • Data loss on trusted MacOS & Windows would be possible unless you take care of EndpointDLP

External users

Device platforms Client app Access control
iOS & Android Browser Indirect App enforced restrictions (cannot be on trusted device)
iOS & Android Modern authentication clients Direct block
MacOS & Windows Browser Indirect App enforced restrictions (cannot be on trusted device)
MacOS & Windows Modern authentication clients Indirect block (cannot be on trusted device)
Unknown Browser Indirect App enforced restrictions (cannot be on trusted device) - could also be blocked via 302
Unknown Modern authentication clients Direct block