Microsoft 365 Copilot is more than just a writing assistant. It is a powerful tool for creating, collaborating, and communicating effectively. But to get the most out of Copilot, you need to ensure your data security and governance are in good shape. In this session, you will learn: - Why it is critical to build your data security and governance maturity before switching on Microsoft 365 Copilot - Who are the key players in your organization that should be involved in your Microsoft 365 readiness journey - How to assess your current Copilot data security and governance maturity level and identify areas for improvement - How to configure Microsoft 365 for “just enough access” to safeguard your sensitive data - How to improve data quality to deliver more accurate, relevant recommendations

We all know that Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Gen AI are currently hot topics in 2024. Everyone wants to use the power of these new productivity assistants to work more efficiently. However, it's not all sunshine and roses. There are risks associated with implementing Copilot for Microsoft 365, such as the potential exposure of sensitive data and the sharing of outdated information. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the advantages and drawbacks of deploying Copilot. If your risks are too high, your security teams may block or pause the deployment, which could be detrimental to your business users. In this session, I will discuss the data security and governance risks associated with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and provide practical examples of how to reduce your risk exposure through an iterative approach. Key takeaways: 1. The dangers of not taking care of data security and governance in your Microsoft 365 Copilot transformation 2. How to set up Microsoft 365 for “just enough access” to protect your sensitive data 3. How to enhance data governance to get more accurate and relevant suggestions

Adopting successful Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) can be challenging and risky, especially with data risks, regulatory exposure, and managing sensitive information. Copilot raises the bar another notch. It's not just garbage in, garbage out; poor governance and control leads to immediate risk and probable compliance breaches. In this session, we will provide insider tips and quick wins, as well as useful resources, for building an effective GRC posture using the tools across the Microsoft cloud, including Microsoft Purview and other Microsoft 365 tools and services. We'll explain why Copilot is as scary as it is awesome. We will share real-world experiences on implementing effective GRC strategies and provide practical guidance on how to overcome key challenges organizations face with GRC and Copilot. 1. Discover why governance and data security are key factors for Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness and how they can improve your Copilot experience. 2. Assess your current governance, risk and compliance maturity level using the Microsoft 365 maturity model and find out what you need to do to close the gaps for Copilot readiness. 3. Follow the best practices for improving your Microsoft 365 data quality and data security to ensure that Copilot can deliver more accurate, relevant recommendations and safeguard your sensitive data.

The introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI applications has highlighted the limitations of the 'security by obscurity' approach. Efficient content management is now vital for safeguarding sensitive information, minimizing the risks of oversharing, and maintaining a secure SharePoint environment. SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) offers new functionality to improve content governance, security, and efficiency. This session will explore and demonstrate the new functionalities: 1. Oversharing Prevention: Discover how SAM provides you with control over access to sensitive information, including limiting Copilot access to content, to prevent data leaks and ensure your digital environment is secure. 2. Content Sprawl Management: Discover how SAM governs site provisioning and ownership to keep your digital estate organized and secure. 3. Lifecycle Management: Understand the policies for handling inactive sites and outdated information to ensure your content remains relevant, up-to-date, and compliant. By the end of this session, you will gain both theoretical and practical insights into SharePoint Advanced Management.

Many organizations are encountering SharePoint storage limits and asking, “Do we really need to buy more storage, or is there a better way to manage it?” This session explores four practical strategies to help you optimize SharePoint storage without increasing costs: 1. Trim excess file versions with Version History Limits 2. Govern Microsoft 365 workspaces with lifecycle policies 3. Purge data that’s no longer needed using retention policies 4. Preserve inactive content in Microsoft 365 Archive at a lower cost Through demos and real-world examples, you’ll gain both theoretical and practical insights to take control of your storage strategy. You’ll walk away with actionable insights, real-world examples, and a clear framework to help you take control of your storage strategy, so you can keep what you need, delete what you don’t, and avoid unnecessary storage purchases.