Last time, I broke down the modern reality of file security in Microsoft 365: files scattered across Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint sites, private channels, shared channels—yet ultimately all living in SharePoint Online. That architectural truth is the key to understanding how to secure files in today’s cloud environment. The good news is that since all these files ultimately live in one place – there’s correspondingly a one stop shopping destination for the audit record of everything happening to these files – Microsoft Purview which Microsoft touts as the unified compliance and auditing platform Microsoft 365.
In this real training for free session, we will introduce you to Purview and focus on how it gives you visibility into what users are actually doing with your files—across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
We’ll look at how Purview captures the full lifecycle of file activity, including:
- Access & Viewing
Who opened or previewed a file, and from where. - Downloads & Sync Activity
When files were downloaded, synced, or pulled to unmanaged devices. - File Creation & Uploads
New files appearing in libraries—whether through Teams, OneDrive, or direct upload. - Modifications
Edits, metadata changes, check‑ins, check‑outs, and version updates. - Moves & Copies
When users relocate or duplicate files—one of the most common data‑sprawl accelerators. - Deletions & Restores
Including permanent deletions from the recycle bin. - Sharing & Link Activity
Creation, use, and removal of sharing links—internal, external, anonymous, company‑wide. - Permission Changes
When users grant or revoke access at the file level. - Labeling & Compliance Actions
Sensitivity and retention label application or changes.
Please join us for this real training for free session.
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Title: File Access Auditing in Microsoft 365: See What’s Really Happening to Your Files with Purview
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
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