Understand insider risk alerts and investigations
Alerts in Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management aren’t generated randomly. They follow a defined sequence of actions that begins with policy settings and ends with a triggered alert. Understanding how alerts are generated is critical to reviewing and interpreting them accurately during investigations. This understanding allows investigators to identify relevant activity, determine why it was evaluated, and assess whether it meets the defined risk criteria.
Why alert generation matters
Knowing how an alert was generated helps investigators:
- Identify what triggered the alert
- Understand which activities were evaluated
- Determine appropriate next steps
- Align alert evaluation with policy criteria
This context supports more consistent triage decisions and helps reduce time spent on irrelevant or low-risk activity.