Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Microsoft Teams - DLP Controls for Activity 'Post'
Netskope Cloud Version - 128
Objective
Implement DLP Controls for Activity ‘Post’ on Microsoft Teams
Context
This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on implementing DLP controls for Activity ‘Post’ on Microsoft Teams Web & Native Application Access
Prerequisite
Netskope Next-Gen SWG license
Do You Know?
- Netskope acknowledges Microsoft Teams as a Cloud Application and provides a pre-defined cloud app connector.
- As of July 12, 2025 with Netskope’s Microsoft Teams predefined connector, customers can exercise control over the following activities:
Details
- Create a Realtime Protection Policy (DLP Policy)
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
For this lab recreation, A Pre-defined DLP Profile ‘DLP-PCI’ is used to detect the violation of Credit Card Numbers
Please note: Pre-defined DLP profiles are recommended for use only during POCs and testing purposes. It is advised to use only the required pre-defined DLP identifiers within custom DLP profiles to minimize false-positive incidents.
Verification
Web Access - Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com
- ‘Post’ the content violating DLP policy
Native Application - Microsoft Teams
Test Machine - MAC OS
- ‘Post’ the content violating DLP policy
Note - User Notification format used above Link
- Let’s review the transactions
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Skope IT >>> Application Events
- DLP Incidents
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Incidents >>> DLP
Terms and Conditions
- All documented information undergoes testing and verification to ensure accuracy.
- In the future, it is possible that the application's functionality may be altered by the vendor. If any such changes are brought to our attention, we will promptly update the documentation to reflect them.
Notes
- This article is authored by Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS).
- For any further inquiries related to this article, please contact Netskope GTS by submitting a support case with 'Case Type – How To Questions'.