As organisations rapidly adopt AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, the conversation is shifting from “How do we use AI?” to “How do we protect our data when using AI?
The reality is that AI can only be as secure as the data it has access to. If sensitive information is stored in the wrong locations, over-shared, or poorly classified, AI can expose risks that already exist within your environment.
That’s why Microsoft has developed a practical handbook focused on securing organisational data using Microsoft Purview. The guide provides a structured approach to understanding where your data lives, identifying sensitive information, establishing governance, and implementing the right protection controls. The handbook emphasises that successful data security is not just about technology—it requires the right combination of people, processes and tools.
The guide covers key areas including:
- Identifying and classifying sensitive data
- Understanding organisational risk tolerance
- Implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Protecting information with sensitivity labels
- Managing insider risk
- Securing data for Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI adoption
- Using Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI) to gain visibility into AI usage and data exposure risks
For many organisations, the challenge is not the technology itself, but knowing where to begin. Microsoft recommends starting with achievable goals, understanding your data estate, and introducing security controls in a measured way that balances protection with business productivity.
At Strawberry Global Technology, we’re helping organisations assess their data security posture, prepare for AI adoption, and implement Microsoft Purview solutions that protect sensitive information without impacting productivity.
Whether you’re planning a Copilot deployment, concerned about data oversharing, or looking to improve compliance and governance, a structured data protection strategy is now a critical part of any AI roadmap.
Need Help?
Strawberry Global Technology can help you:
✅ Assess your AI readiness
✅ Identify sensitive and overexposed data
✅ Implement Microsoft Purview controls
✅ Deploy Sensitivity Labels, DLP and Insider Risk Management
✅ Secure Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI workloads
Contact our team today to discuss your AI data protection strategy.
Microsoft Security: Securing Your Data with Microsoft Purview – A Practical Handbook