What do Azure Information Protection (AIP) / Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) Labels provide?

Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) Labels are specifically designed to help organizations classify and protect their data based on its sensitivity. The correct choice highlights the primary function of these labels, which is to assign sensitivity classifications to files and emails that contain sensitive information. This classification empowers organizations to apply consistent protection measures, ensuring that sensitive content is appropriately identified and handled according to established data governance policies.

When users apply sensitivity labels to documents or emails, they can trigger automatic encryption, watermarking, access restrictions, and other protective actions. By using these labels, organizations can effectively manage data security and compliance requirements, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The other options do not align with the core functionality of AIP/MIP Labels. Options for network configuration and user access controls pertain more to network and identity management rather than to the specific classification and protection function that AIP/MIP Labels provide. Identifying software applications is unrelated to the purpose of sensitivity labels, which focus exclusively on data protection and sensitivity classification.