Netskope adds Microsoft Purview integration to enterprise data protection suite

SASE vendor Netskope has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to provide comprehensive data security throughout enterprise cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) environments.

The partnership includes the integration of Netskope unified data security with Microsoft Purview, using capabilities of the Netskope One platform to streamline collaboration across security teams.

Netskope said the integration provides consistent policies, faster response times, and smooth operations for cloud, AI, network, and endpoint protection.

Other Netskope integrations with Microsoft include Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, Security Copilot, and Entra Security Service Edge (SSE).

The integration with Microsoft Purview extends Data Loss Prevention (DLP) data insights beyond Microsoft's ecosystem to the broader network.

Netskope One unified data security detects and classifies sensitive data, including transactions with artificial intelligence applications, sensitive content uploaded into unsanctioned cloud storage providers, social media posts, and form submissions.

Administrators can configure Microsoft Purview DLP policies once and apply them seamlessly across endpoints, Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and network traffic.

This unified approach provides enterprise-wide visibility and policy enforcement with real-time detection, governance, and threat mitigation across all data at rest and in motion.

Microsoft chose Netskope as its first partner in building an open SSE ecosystem by introducing the integration of Netskope One SSE directly into the in-product experience of Microsoft Entra Suite.

"We are thrilled that Microsoft has again selected Netskope as a key integration partner for important security initiatives," John Martin, chief product officer, Netskope, said.

"Our expanding integration partnerships, including with Purview, Sentinel, Security Copilot, and Entra, enable Netskope and Microsoft to offer our customers flexibility and choice in deployment options whilst maintaining a commitment to delivering best-of-breed data security and SSE capabilities."

"As the modern data estate grows more complex, Microsoft has always been committed to offering our enterprise customers the best partnered solutions available to provide them flexibility to continuously meet their needs," Rudra Mitra, corporate vice president, Microsoft Purview, said.

"We choose to partner with Netskope, a recognised industry leader, to jointly provide the best customer experience possible, helping protect data wherever it goes."

Netskope's integration with Microsoft Purview is available in Public Preview to all Microsoft customers.