What is "Windows Information Protection" (WIP)?

"Windows Information Protection" (WIP) is designed to safeguard enterprise data by managing and protecting sensitive information within applications. WIP helps organizations prevent data leaks and unauthorized access by distinguishing between personal and company data on Windows devices. It achieves this by applying policies that restrict how enterprise data can be shared, used, or accessed, thus ensuring that sensitive corporate information remains secure even when employees are using their personal devices.

In contrast, the other options relate to different aspects of device management and security. For instance, optimizing application performance focuses on enhancing efficiency rather than data protection, while backing up user data involves maintaining copies of user information, not specifically protecting enterprise data within applications. Additionally, monitoring device compliance pertains to ensuring that devices adhere to corporate policies and standards, which does not directly involve the management of data within applications.