Simplifying Compliance: Introduction to Copilot Control System with M365 Admin Center, SharePoint Advanced Management and Purview DSPM for AI

Overview:

This in-depth session provides a comprehensive look at the critical control plane for governing Microsoft Copilot and AI within the M365 environment. Attendees will learn how to proactively manage data security, information lifecycle, and regulatory compliance risks introduced by generative AI. We will detail the interconnected roles of the M365 Admin Center, SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), and Purview Data Security and Privacy Management (DSPM) in establishing the Copilot Control System. The focus is on practical strategies to ensure data residency, restrict data access, classify sensitive information, and audit AI usage to meet strict industry and geographical compliance mandates.

Why should you Attend: 

This is your essential blueprint for confidently and securely deploying AI. You'll gain practical, step-by-step knowledge on how to leverage the latest M365 tools—M365 Admin Center, SharePoint Advanced Management, and Purview DSPM—to build a robust Copilot Control System. Stop delaying AI adoption due to fear; learn how to secure your data and prove compliance from day one, transforming a potential risk into a strategic advantage.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Establishing the Copilot Control System: Understanding the architectural components needed for centralized AI governance
• M365 Admin Center & Licensing: Configuration prerequisites, settings, and licensing considerations for Copilot and related advanced features
• SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) in Practice: Using Access Controls, Data Access Governance (DAG) reports, and Site Lifecycle Management to reduce the surface area for Copilot exposure and control data sharing
• Purview Data Security and Privacy Management (DSPM): Implementing Sensitive Information Types (SITs), labeling policies, and Adaptive Protection to automatically identify, classify, and protect high-value, sensitive data consumed by AI models
• Data Residency and Geographic Compliance: Strategies for managing multi-geo environments and ensuring that data processed by Copilot adheres to local regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Auditing and Reporting: Tools and techniques for monitoring Copilot interactions and data usage to satisfy external and internal audit requirements

Who Will Benefit:

• Compliance Officers / Managers
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
• M365 Administrators / Engineers
• Information Governance Specialists
• IT Directors / Managers
• Security Architects