CollabDays Oslo 2025

05/12/2025, Radisson BLU
Oslo, Norway

Copilot vs Shadow AI: Choose your data risk

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is powerful, but with great power comes great responsibility. While many organizations hesitate to enable Copilot due to data security concerns, the alternative may be even riskier: employees turning to unregulated AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek or Claude to get their work done. In this session, we'll explore the risks of using Copilot, but also the often-overlooked risks of NOT using it. We'll dive into the rise of Shadow AI, where sensitive organizational data ends up in third-party LLMs without any oversight, increasing your exposure to data leaks and compliance violations. You'll learn how to build a data security strategy that allows responsible use of Copilot while minimizing the dangers of Shadow AI. We’ll showcase how Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM) helps you monitor AI interactions with sensitive data, both inside and outside your environment. Expect practical guidance, real-world examples, and a clear roadmap to take back control over your organization's AI landscape.