Andrew O'Young
Microsoft MVP | AI Workforce & Security Solution Architect | Host at Adelaide Microsoft IT Pro Community & Out of Band: A Microsoft Security Podcast | M365 Senpai
Adelaide, Australia
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Andrew O’Young is an AI Workforce & Security Capability Lead at Informotion, focused on enabling secure and responsible AI adoption across Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
A dual Microsoft MVP in Security and Microsoft 365, Andrew advises organisations on Microsoft Purview data security strategy, and governance models that create the foundation for trusted AI adoption. He partners with government and regulated industry leaders to align innovation with accountability, ensuring Copilot initiatives are supported by strong data controls, clear risk ownership, and measurable security outcomes.
Andrew has co-led the Adelaide Microsoft IT Pro Community for over seven years and co-founded Out of Band: A Microsoft Security Podcast in 2025, contributing actively to the broader technology community.
Outside of work, Andrew is a husband and father, a runner, gamer, and karaoke enthusiast who believes great ideas often start with strong coffee and even stronger community conversations.
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Data Security Considerations for M365 Copilot and Agents
Microsoft 365 Copilot is already changing how people work, but without the right security and governance foundations, it can just as easily amplify risk as productivity.
In this session, we’ll unpack how Microsoft secures Copilot end-to-end, and more importantly, what you need to configure, govern, and monitor to ensure Copilot and Copilot Agents are used safely, compliantly, and at scale.
Starting with the Copilot Control System, we’ll connect the dots across Microsoft Purview, Entra, and the emerging Agent 365 control plane to show how data security, identity, and permissions directly influence Copilot outcomes.
This session cuts through the hype to focus on practical controls, real-world misconfigurations, and decision points that every organisation deploying Copilot must understand.
Attendees will learn:
1. How Copilot actually accesses and reasons over data
2. Which Microsoft Purview controls matter most for Copilot and Agents
3. How to prepare for Copilot Agents and the new control plane
Whether you’re planning your first Copilot rollout or expanding into agents and automation, you’ll leave with a clear framework for governing Copilot without slowing innovation.
From Standard to Stellar: Custom Microsoft Teams Templates with Power Automate
Dive into the power of Microsoft Teams templates with our focused session on Power Automate. We'll cover creating efficient workflows from start to finish, including team provisioning, channels, tabs, and files.
Starting with Power Automate basics and its integration with Apps & Services, we'll explore using Approvals and API calls for team creation. We'll also show how Forms and Copilot Studio’s chat assistants can streamline data gathering for team setup.
Key Takeaways:
Comprehensive Integration with Microsoft 365: Understand how Power Automate enhances Microsoft Teams, leveraging the full potential of the Power Platform and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Efficient Workflow Solutions: Discover how to embed Approvals and Microsoft Forms into your templates, streamlining processes and ensuring effective data collection.
Advanced Interactivity: Learn about the capabilities of Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents), which introduces intelligent virtual assistants to your Teams environment. These assistants enhance user interaction and support during the data collection process.
This session is perfect for administrators looking to optimise and automate their Teams environments, offering practical insights and advanced tips.
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Andrew O'Young
Microsoft MVP | AI Workforce & Security Solution Architect | Host at Adelaide Microsoft IT Pro Community & Out of Band: A Microsoft Security Podcast | M365 Senpai
Adelaide, Australia
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