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Secure & Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot

Posted : 12 August 2025

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Adriaan Bekker

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Adriaan Bekker, Chief Information Security Officer

If you’re responsible for governance, risk and compliance within your organisation, keeping sensitive information secure is your top priority.

Microsoft 365 Copilot unlocks huge potential but only if data is secured and governed properly. With the right foundations, teams work faster, are able to automate routine tasks and gain insights that drive smarter business decisions. But a question we get asked by many of our mid-sized customers is: “Where do we start?”

With the rise of AI-generated content and threats, new questions continue to emerge:

  • How do you monitor AI outputs for compliance, accuracy and governance?
  • How can you identify and prevent the misuse of sensitive data?
  • What strategies help detect risky or unethical AI interactions

In the latest workshop I hosted, Secure & Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot, I answer all these questions and more. I guide you through how to adopt AI tools securely and confidently, helping to strengthen your organisation’s overall security posture.

This whistlestop tour of Microsoft 365 and Copilot is designed to help IT leaders, security professionals and Microsoft 365 admins implement practical strategies to safeguard their Copilot deployment. From data protection and access controls to usage monitoring and policy enforcement, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to embrace AI without compromising on security or oversight.

Recorded live at InfoSecurity Europe 2025, I share essential insights on how a cybersecurity assessment can help you understand your organisation’s Copilot maturity before diving into the new key features of M365 E5 compliance modules such as adaptive conditional access, threat protection and advanced logging. Looking into SharePoint Advanced Management, which is now free if you have a M365 Copilot license, you’ll learn how to access the Data Access Governance Report, restrict conditional access policies for SharePoint and create adaptive conditional access policies to protect highly sensitive information.

Are you aware of who’s using generative AI within your organisation? Many businesses believe they have visibility but are often surprised by what’s uncovered when using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to detect generative AI activity. During the workshop I explain how you can identify and monitor the use of generative AI applications, restrict or block access to unauthorised AI tools and deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to stop sensitive data from being uploaded to generative AI platforms.

I will help you to understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot and eDiscovery can support your organisation’s efforts in security and compliance with practical advice on managing insider risk, monitoring for unethical behaviour and preventing the unauthorised disclosure of sensitive documents and information. I also look at the critical role of corporate governance in the age of AI, including the policies your organisation should have in place and the guidance you need to provide to employees to ensure responsible AI use.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your security posture with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Watch the free workshop now: Secure & Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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