Data Security & Governance Consulting
Know where your sensitive data lives, control who can reach it, and stay audit ready with a governance program built on Microsoft Purview by a 3x Microsoft Solutions Partner.
And Your Biggest Risk
Most organizations cannot answer three simple questions: where is our sensitive data, who can access it, and would we pass an audit tomorrow? As data sprawls across Microsoft 365, Azure, and SaaS, the gaps multiply. ARC builds a governance program on Microsoft Purview that closes those gaps, so you can adopt AI and scale with confidence.
Real Impact, Real Numbers
Data & AI designation
One of ARC's three concurrent Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.
700K+ documents / $6M saved
Governed and classified across 20+ properties for a publicly traded REIT.
100% retention
Security and governance work that clients trust enough to keep.
Technology We Use
Microsoft-native controls for classification, DLP, insider risk, identity, and compliance operations.
Security & Governance Solutions
End-to-end services to protect your data, secure your endpoints, and meet compliance requirements.
Microsoft Purview
Data governance, classification, and information protection with Purview.
Learn MoreCompliance Solutions
Regulatory compliance, risk management, and audit readiness.
Learn MoreEndpoint Security
Endpoint protection, threat detection, and device management.
Learn MoreMicrosoft Sentinel
Cloud-native SIEM with AI threat detection, SOAR automation, and real-time security operations.
Learn MoreZero Trust with Microsoft
Identity-first Zero Trust security to reduce cyber risk and strengthen enterprise access control.
Learn MoreMicrosoft Security Copilot
AI-driven security operations with Microsoft Security Copilot for faster threat response.
Learn MoreGovernance Capabilities That Scale
From data discovery to audit readiness, we deliver controls that protect without slowing down the business.
Copilot-ready first: before you turn on Microsoft 365 Copilot, we fix oversharing exposure so governance becomes the foundation for AI adoption.
Governance Built for Enterprise Reality
A practical model that aligns data protection, compliance, and AI readiness with measurable business outcomes.
AI-aware governance
We treat governance as an enabler of Copilot and AI, not a brake on it.
3 Microsoft designations
Including Data and AI, validating deep security and data expertise.
Business-first
We start from your risk and licensing, implementing what moves the needle first.
End-to-end ownership
From assessment through implementation, tuning, and audit support.
Trusted Delivery at Scale
100%
Client Retention
300+
Projects Delivered
3x
Microsoft Designations
AI-First
Every Solution
A Clear Delivery Path from Assessment to Operations
We combine certified architecture, AI-accelerated execution, and managed support to reduce risk and speed results.
Discovery
We audit your current environment and identify quick wins and long-term opportunities, accelerated by our AI tooling.
Architecture
Our certified architects design the solution with scalability, security, and AI readiness built in.
AI-Accelerated Build
We deliver with AI pair-programming, automated testing, and continuous deployment for faster outcomes and fewer bugs.
Launch and Support
Smooth deployment with minimal downtime, team training, and ongoing managed support.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Our Clients Say
“Al Rafay Consulting was an outstanding partner in developing our internal pipeline tracker. They took a detailed upfront inventory of the team's existing tools and processes, as well as areas our overall system could improve. ARC was extremely communicative throughout the development process and instrumental in the successful launch.”
Adam Goldblatt
Director, Investments
BioMed Realty
“BioMed Realty engaged ARC 7 years ago originally to kick start an internal SharePoint campaign with the goal of increasing productivity through workflow automation. We've now grown our work with SharePoint into a full blown Business Intelligence platform that has created tremendous efficiency and value for our organization.”
David Hsiao
Senior Vice President, CIO
BioMed Realty
“When we were looking to design and implement our new website, ARC was an invaluable partner. ARC assisted us in selecting a flexible platform and implementing our design ideas into a website that we can easily manage and update as we grow our business.”
Catherine Hastings
Chief Financial Officer
Innovative Industrial Properties
“Al Rafay Consulting went above and beyond to give us the Event Management tool that we needed to take our organization to the next level. Ali and his team developed an events management platform for San Diego Theatres, sat side by side with us while learning our industry and business model, and through it all exhibited patience, collaboration, and resolve to get it done.”
Kelly Bargabos
CFO/COO
San Diego Theatres
“Working with ARC over the past 3 years has been nothing short of exceptional. The team has everything that you would look for in a consultant and then some. A vast knowledge of their core business as well as a hunger to learn new industries and skills has proven to be a critical aspect of our partnership.”
Mark Zikra
Director of Technology
CA Ventures
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