Practical steps to improve your data security when deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot

In today's digital landscape, data security and compliance are paramount. This session will delve into the intricacies of Microsoft 365 Copilot, focusing on how organizations can leverage its capabilities to enhance data security and compliance. Attendees will gain insights into the mechanisms of how Copilot, leverages the content in your Microsoft 365 environment, and learn practical strategies to mitigate risks associated with data oversharing. The session will also cover the deployment blueprint for Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing a step-by-step guide to ensure secure and compliant usage.

Outline:

Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot:

• Overview of how Microsoft 365 Copilot can accidently expose sensitive information
• Explanation of retrieval augmented generation and how Copilot retrieves and processes information

Data Security and Compliance Practices:

• Understanding the importance of data security and compliance in the context of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• How Copilot ensures that only accessible information is retrieved and used

Common Causes of Oversharing and Mitigation Strategies:

• Identifying common causes of data oversharing within Microsoft 365 environments, such as over-permissioning and under-enforcement.
• Practical strategies to mitigate these risks, including the use of Microsoft Purview and SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM).

Oversharing Blueprint for Microsoft 365 Copilot:

• Step-by-step guide to deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot securely, including pilot, deploy, and operate phases.
• Specific actions for E3 and E5 license holders to prepare their data for Copilot.
• Demonstrations of key activities in the blueprint to show how IT Pros can get started in preparing their data for copilot.