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Cognni's M365 At-Rest Files Scanner - Create a New Connection
Cognni's M365 At-Rest Files Scanner - Create a New Connection

How to create a new connection for Cognni’s M365 Files Monitoring Scanner by providing the requisite consent.

Updated over 3 months ago

Overview

Applies to:

Cognni customers who are in the process of setting up Cognni's M365 Files Monitoring Scanner, specifically those who are connecting their M365 tenant to the M365 Files Monitoring Scanner.

Solution Overview:

To connect your M365 tenant to Cognni, a Global Administrator will need to provide Cognni with read-only consent to their SharePoint 365.

Prerequisites:

  • M365 Global Administrator Account

  • License - AR: Data At-Rest Scanner

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Solution Steps:

Step 1: Navigate to Info At Rest

Go to Configurations > Data Sources > Info At Rest

Step 2: Navigate to Setup

Click on Configure.

Step 3: Add a New Connection

Click on Add Connection.

Step 4: Enter a Connection Name

Enter a name for the connection and redirect to grant access.

Step 5: Accept the Necessary Permissions

This step will provide at-rest coverage for SharePoint 365, OneDrive, and MS Teams.

Step 5: Proceed to Create a Scan Session

Use the Connection to Create a Scan Session and produce results.

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