Protecting Data & Strengthening Governance: How a Top Paint Manufacturer Revolutionized Information Security with Microsoft Solutions

A leading US based paint and coatings manufacturer encountered critical data security challenges, including silos, ineffective security measures, and poor governance, leading to risks of data loss and compromised information.

• Implemented Microsoft Purview to drive enterprise-wide data governance—automating classification, enforcing DLP policies, and enabling real-time violation alerts.
• Applied Microsoft Fabric to isolate data by business groups, securing workspaces with tailored DLP controls and access boundaries.
• Enforced role-based access controls using Power BI with row-level and object-level security to protect sensitive insights and maintain compliance.
• Accelerated threat detection through automated data source scanning and comprehensive data lineage for full visibility across the organization.

The solution delivered robust data governance and enterprise-grade security, empowering the organization to protect sensitive information through automated classification, DLP enforcement, and real-time monitoring. With granular access control, users accessed only the data relevant to their roles and business groups—ensuring both security and operational efficiency. Additionally, the organization achieved effective compliance management, with enhanced visibility, lineage tracking, and readiness for audits across regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and GDPR.