CMMC Compliance Simplified with Microsoft Purview & Praesidium

Automate, Align, and Accelerate Your Journey to CMMC Certification

Introduction: Navigating CMMC Compliance with Confidence

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is now a critical requirement for organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense. Achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance can be complex, but with Microsoft Purview and the Praesidium integration, your organization can simplify, automate, and accelerate this process. This solution is designed for IT decision makers, compliance officers, and sales teams seeking a streamlined path to CMMC certification.

Why Microsoft Purview Matters for CMMC

Microsoft Purview provides a unified platform for data governance, protection, and compliance. It automates key CMMC controls, reduces manual effort, and ensures consistent enforcement of security policies. With features like automated information labeling, advanced data loss prevention (DLP), and comprehensive audit logging, Purview empowers organizations to confidently meet CMMC requirements.

Key Features & CMMC Alignment

- Automated Information Labeling: Identify and classify Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across your environment, mapping directly to CMMC Level 2 and 3 requirements for data identification and handling.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Proactively monitor and block unauthorized sharing or transfer of sensitive data, aligning with CMMC controls for access control and incident response.
- Comprehensive Audit Logs: Maintain immutable records of data access and actions for robust CMMC audit and accountability controls.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply pre-configured or custom compliance policies organization-wide, matching CMMC’s requirements for consistent security practices.

Praesidium + Purview: Integrated Compliance, Accelerated Outcomes

Praesidium seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Purview to deliver a compliance engine tailored for CMMC. Benefit from:

- Pre-configured CMMC Labels: Fast-track deployment with ready-to-use labels that map directly to CMMC data types.
- Automated DLP Policies: Instantly enforce CMMC-specific DLP rules across email, Teams, SharePoint, and more.
- Centralized Reporting: Access real-time dashboards and reports to demonstrate compliance readiness during audits.
- Continuous Monitoring: Leverage advanced analytics for ongoing compliance posture management.

Visual Diagram: The CMMC Compliance Engine

Below is a simplified visual representation of the compliance engine, illustrating how Praesidium leverages Microsoft Purview to automate and orchestrate CMMC control implementation.

Mapping Purview Features to CMMC Controls

Praesidium Integration: Amplifying Compliance Outcomes

Praesidium enhances Purview by delivering pre-configured CMMC controls, automated DLP, and centralized reporting. This integration reduces deployment time, streamlines compliance management, and provides actionable insights for ongoing improvement.