M365 Miami
06/02/2026, Miami Dade College
Miami, United States of America
SharePoint Permissions: More important now than ever!
sharepoint
copilot
permissions
If you're rolling out Copilot in your organization - or even if you're not! - you need to understand who has permission to see what content in your environment. Permissions are one of the most basic concepts in SharePoint, but people are still often surprised at the implications of performing some sharing and access actions. This session is a practical guide for Site Owners and Site Collection Administrators in SharePoint Online, focusing on adopting a security-first mindset to avoid common pitfalls like oversharing and over-permissioning. Key takeaways include: Understanding SharePoint's permissions model and how it impacts site security; best practices for structuring permissions to balance collaboration and control; managing sharing settings to prevent unintentional exposure of content; steps for regularly auditing and maintaining permissions to ensure compliance; and security considerations when integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot with SharePoint. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable strategies to manage permissions confidently, safeguard sensitive data, and foster a culture of security within your SharePoint environment.