Success story
Medical Research Institute
Weak data controls and underused Microsoft 365 left research data less protected than it should be.
- Client
- Medical Research Institute
- Industry
- Health care
- Technologies
- Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview

This client is a Brisbane-based medical research institute where scientists and clinicians work together to move biomedical discoveries into new treatments and patient care.
The challenge
The client needed stronger data governance and better use of Microsoft 365.
What we did
We reviewed their data loss controls in Purview and built a training plan for staff.
We strengthened data protection and helped staff get more from Microsoft 365.
What this involved
- Reviewed their data loss controls across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview.
- Gave tailored recommendations to close the gaps.
- Ran training discovery workshops with each business unit.
- Built a training plan matched to how teams work.
- Brought governance and training together into one strategy.
The results
What Medical Research Institute got
Stronger data protection
DLP policies aligned to risk and compliance needs
Clearer view of data risks
Leaders see risks and staff capability plainly
Staff using Microsoft 365 well
A training roadmap built from discovery workshops
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