Secure Data Governance and Compliance for a Public Sector Organization

Executive Summary

A public-sector organization strengthened its data security posture and compliance framework by implementing a modern Microsoft-based data protection and governance strategy. The initiative ensured regulatory alignment, reduced risk exposure, and improved trust across departments.

Customer

  • Organization Type: Government Entity
  • Geography: North America
  • Engagement State: Fully delivered

The organization handled sensitive citizen and operational data across multiple systems with inconsistent security controls.

  • Industry Government / Public Sector
  • Region Canada

Business Challenges

  1. Inconsistent data security policies
  2. Limited visibility into data access and usage
  3. Increasing compliance and audit requirements
  4. Risk of data leakage across systems

atQor’s Approach & Solution

atQor implemented a data security and compliance framework aligned with Microsoft best practices:

  1. Defined and enforced data classification and protection policies
  2. Enabled centralized monitoring and auditing
  3. Implemented role-based access and conditional controls
  4. Established governance standards across workloads

Technology & Implementation Highlights

  1. Microsoft Purview (Data Governance & Compliance)
  2. Microsoft Defender & Security Center
  3. Azure Policy and monitoring services

Measurable Outcomes & Impact

  1. Improved compliance readiness
  2. Reduced data risk exposure
  3. Centralized security visibility
  4. Strengthened stakeholder confidence

Why atQor

  1. Strong Microsoft Security specialization
  2. Experience with regulated public-sector environments
  3. Governance-first delivery approach

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