iboss Unveils Inline Data Discovery with Microsoft Purview
New capability extends Microsoft Purview’s data loss prevention to all network transfers, closing visibility gaps and helping prevent data leaks.
[Details of the Microsoft announcement can be found here]
The Problem: Extending sensitive data protection to the network layer
Microsoft Purview offers strong tools for classifying and protecting data within Microsoft environments. It labels documents, uses AI to categorize content, and applies policies to stop sensitive files from landing in unapproved spots like personal email. Yet, organizations also need protection for sensitive data when it moves beyond Microsoft’s ecosystem over the network.
The Purview platform tracks data well within SharePoint, email, and third-party apps in the browser, but organizations also need visibility into network transfers to unsanctioned destinations. For example, when a user transfers a labeled, sensitive document – say, to a personal Dropbox or Google Drive. This visibility is required to prevent data breaches and compliance violations.
The stakes are high. Data leaks erode trust and invite regulatory penalties. Without network-level insight, admins cannot fully enforce policies or spot risky behavior. Iboss competitors might claim broad DLP coverage, but their integrations often lack the depth to address these data security challenges. For IT, network, and security buyers, plus CIOs, CISOs, and CFOs approving budgets, this exposure demands a fix that balances control, visibility, and cost.
The Solution: Inline Data Discovery with iboss and Microsoft Purview
The iboss SASE platform now integrates with Microsoft Purview to tackle this challenge. With the new Inline Data Discovery capability, iboss syncs Purview policies via API, bringing them into its inline network inspection framework. Sitting in the data path, iboss sees all transfers—whether to personal cloud storage, SaaS apps, or elsewhere—and applies real-time controls.
Here’s how it works: iboss decrypts HTTPS traffic, inspects content, and extracts files or text matching Purview policies. It then submits this data to Purview for analysis, giving Microsoft visibility into transfers. Beyond visibility, iboss enforces inline DLP policy verdicts from Purview, blocking risky moves instantly based on Purview’s policy verdict on the data. This dual action—enriching Purview’s insights while stopping leaks—sets iboss apart.
For example, if a user tries to upload a document labeled “Confidential” to an unapproved site, iboss detects it, blocks the transfer, and sends the file to Purview. Admins see the attempt in Purview’s dashboard, tied to the user’s real Azure username—not just a cryptic GUID like some competing solutions provide. This clarity helps security teams act fast and report accurately.
The integration also leverages iboss’s broader Microsoft ties, like Tenant Restrictions to block unapproved tenants, or Conditional Access Policies tied to iboss’s dedicated IPs. No competitor matches this level of cohesion with Microsoft’s stack, making iboss a natural fit for organizations already invested in Purview.
Benefits: Control, Visibility, Compliance
This capability delivers clear wins for IT, security, and executive buyers. First, it gives full control over data transfers. By inspecting every network path, iboss stops leaks to unsanctioned destinations in real time. iboss combines deep inspection with immediate action, all tied to Purview’s framework.
Second, it boosts visibility. Submitting extracted content to Purview lights up what was once dark -showing who’s transferring what, to where, and when. Dashboards gain detail, with user and group names mapped clearly, not buried in GUIDs. This helps CISOs and security teams spot trends and risks fast, a step beyond what fragmented solutions offer.
Third, it simplifies compliance. Regulations demand proof of data protection, and this integration ensures sensitive data and files -especially those with Purview labels- stay where they belong. Blocking transfers to personal accounts or risky SaaS apps aligns with standards like GDPR or HIPAA, reducing audit stress for CFOs watching the bottom line.
For technical buyers, the seamless policy sync stands out. Policies built in Purview flow to iboss without extra work, keeping management straightforward. Financial buyers see value in avoiding add-on costs – Inline Data Discovery comes with the iboss Complete Package, available April 9, 2025, under the Zero Trust Complete SKU. No need for separate tools or subscriptions, unlike some competitors’ multi-product approaches.
Why iboss Stands Out
Some vendors may split private and internet access into separate products, complicating policy alignment and hiking costs. Others may be broad but lack a tight integration with Purview. iboss alone delivers a single platform with consistent policies, deep Microsoft synergy, and inline control—all at a lower total cost.
The Inline Data Discovery capability builds on iboss’s strengths: cloud scalability, unified management, and Zero Trust precision. It helps extend Purview’s reach without adding complexity. For organizations aiming to secure data everywhere—on-site, remote, or in the cloud—iboss offers a solution that’s practical, powerful, and purpose-built.
Closing Thoughts
Data protection cannot stop at application boundaries. As networks stretch across offices, homes, and cloud providers, today’s organizations need comprehensive protection coverage wherever sensitive data travels. The iboss SASE platform, now with Inline Data Discovery with Microsoft Purview, bridges that divide. It hands security teams’ control, visibility, and compliance tools that work together, not apart.
For IT and network pros, it’s a technical win—inline inspection and DLP that syncs effortlessly with existing Microsoft investments. For CISOs, its peace of mind—knowing data stays secure, tracked, and reported. For CIOs and CFOs, it’s a cost-effective step forward—no extra tools, just one platform doing more. Available April 9, 2025, in the iboss Complete Package, this capability signals where network security is headed: unified, intelligent, and uncompromising. Learn more at www.iboss.com.
