Purview Audit Data Extractor
TL;DR
CSV-to-JSON converter for Microsoft Purview audit teams that automatically transforms raw Purview CSVs into structured JSON with preserved nested fields (e.g., "auditSubject", "parentFolder") so they can reduce manual data processing time by 5+ hours/week and enable direct SIEM/Power BI integration without coding.
Target Audience
IT auditors and compliance officers in enterprises using Microsoft Purview, who need to convert audit CSVs to JSON for analysis but lack automation tools.
The Problem
Problem Context
Security and compliance teams use Microsoft Purview to audit user activity, but the exported CSV files require manual conversion to JSON to extract key fields like email subjects, parent folders, and other metadata. This breaks workflows that depend on structured JSON data for analysis.
Pain Points
Users waste hours manually transforming CSVs in Excel or using incomplete scripts that miss critical fields. The lack of automation forces them to choose between incomplete data or time-consuming manual work. Existing tools either don’t handle Purview’s nested schema or require custom coding.
Impact
Delayed audits risk compliance violations, and incomplete data leads to missed security incidents. Teams lose productivity to repetitive manual tasks, and the lack of structured JSON prevents integration with analysis tools like Splunk or Power BI.
Urgency
Audit cycles are time-sensitive, and manual work creates bottlenecks. Teams can’t scale their analysis without automation, and compliance deadlines don’t wait for manual data processing. The problem recurs with every audit export.
Target Audience
IT auditors, compliance officers, and security analysts in enterprises using Microsoft Purview. Similar pain points exist for users of other audit tools (e.g., Office 365, Azure AD) that export CSV but require JSON for analysis.
Proposed AI Solution
Solution Approach
A cloud-based tool that automatically converts Purview audit CSVs into clean, structured JSON with all fields (subject, parentFolder, etc.) preserved. Users upload their CSV, and the tool returns ready-to-use JSON in seconds—no coding or manual steps required.
Key Features
- Schema Awareness: Understands Purview’s specific structure to extract fields like
auditSubject,parentFolder, andmailInfothat other tools miss. - Bulk Processing: Handle multiple CSVs at once for large audit exports.
- API Access: For teams that need to automate this in their pipelines (e.g., SIEM integrations).
User Experience
Users drag-and-drop their Purview CSV into the web app or API. Within seconds, they receive a downloadable JSON file with all fields properly structured. No installation, no setup—just upload and get results. For teams, the API lets them automate this in their existing workflows.
Differentiation
Unlike free scripts or generic CSV-to-JSON tools, this product is built specifically for Purview’s schema. It handles nested structures (records/lists) and extracts all critical fields (subject, parentFolder) that others miss. The cloud-based approach requires no local installation, making it accessible to non-technical users.
Scalability
Starts with a simple upload/download interface, then adds bulk processing and API access. Later, it can integrate with SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.) and support other audit tools (Office 365, Azure AD) to expand the user base.
Expected Impact
Teams save 5+ hours per week on manual data processing. Audits complete faster, reducing compliance risks. Structured JSON enables better analysis in tools like Power BI or Splunk, turning raw data into actionable insights.