Microsoft Azure Rights Management Services
Protect your organization's sensitive data with Microsoft Azure Rights Management Services, enabling granular access control and policy enforcement for critical information.
- Data Protection: Safeguard confidential documents and emails from unauthorized access and sharing.
- Access Control: Define and enforce policies for who can view, edit, or forward sensitive information.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by maintaining strict control over data usage.
- Secure Collaboration: Enable secure sharing of information internally and with trusted external partners.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure Rights Management Services (RMS) is a cloud-based information protection solution that helps organizations protect their sensitive data. It enables granular control over who can access, use, and share specific files and emails, both inside and outside the corporate network.
This platform licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to implement robust data security policies. It integrates with existing Microsoft 365 environments to extend protection to documents, emails, and other digital assets, ensuring compliance and preventing data leakage.
- Information Protection: Encrypts and applies usage policies to sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Access Control Policies: Allows administrators to define granular permissions for data access and usage.
- Auditing and Monitoring: Provides visibility into how protected data is being accessed and used.
- Integration: Works seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Device Agnostic: Protects data across various devices, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
Empower your business with advanced data protection capabilities, ensuring your critical information remains secure and compliant without the complexity of enterprise-level infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable granular data access control
Enable teams to define and enforce policies that dictate who can view, edit, or forward sensitive documents and emails. This ensures that only authorized personnel interact with confidential information, maintaining data integrity.
cloud-based document management, hybrid file storage, collaboration platforms, email security gateways
Protect sensitive information in transit and at rest
Streamline the process of encrypting and applying usage restrictions to sensitive files and emails, regardless of their location. This ensures data remains protected whether it is stored on a server or shared externally.
remote workforce enablement, cross-border data sharing, secure communication channels, endpoint data protection
Automate compliance with data protection regulations
Automate the enforcement of data handling policies required by regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA. This reduces the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties by ensuring consistent application of security controls.
regulatory compliance frameworks, data privacy initiatives, audit trail management, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Information Protection Policies
Apply consistent security controls to sensitive data, ensuring it is protected wherever it goes.
Encryption and Access Control
Prevent unauthorized access and misuse of confidential information through robust encryption and granular permissions.
Auditing and Reporting
Gain visibility into data access patterns to monitor usage and investigate potential security incidents.
Integration with Microsoft 365
Extend data protection capabilities seamlessly across familiar applications like Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.
Cross-Platform Support
Protect data across a wide range of devices and operating systems, supporting diverse user environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and access control to comply with regulations like GLBA and PCI DSS, making Azure RMS essential for safeguarding financial and customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA is critical. Azure RMS enables granular control and auditing necessary to maintain patient privacy and regulatory compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information. Azure RMS provides the necessary security to protect attorney-client privilege and sensitive case details.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protecting intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive operational data is vital. Azure RMS helps secure proprietary designs and manufacturing processes from unauthorized access or leakage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Rights Management Services?
Azure Rights Management Services (RMS) is a cloud-based service that helps protect your sensitive data by enabling you to apply access and usage policies to files and emails. It ensures that only authorized individuals can access and use your information.
How does Azure RMS help with compliance?
Azure RMS helps organizations meet compliance requirements by providing granular control over sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access and sharing. Its auditing capabilities also support regulatory reporting needs.
Can I use Azure RMS with data shared outside my organization?
Yes, Azure RMS allows you to protect data even when it is shared with external partners. You can define policies that control how external recipients can access and use the information you share with them.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.