AI adoption is accelerating, but most organizations are building on top of a data estate they don’t fully understand. Before Copilot for Microsoft 365 can deliver value, you have to confront the uncomfortable truth: years of unmanaged, sensitive data‑at‑rest are now a business‑critical risk.

This session bridges strategy and execution. We’ll show how Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps can serve as more than tools — they become the backbone of a repeatable, scalable governance framework. You’ll learn how to identify data hotspots, quantify the cost and risk of inaction, and build a governance lifecycle that keeps SharePoint and Dataverse under control long after Copilot goes live.

If you want AI to be safe, predictable, and cost‑effective, you must secure the source first.

Assumed Knowledge
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Understanding of SharePoint and Dataverse data structures.
- Basic awareness of AI‑related data risks and governance concepts.

Practical Takeaways
- The Business Case: Why data discovery is non‑negotiable in the age of AI.
- Governance Lifecycle: How to build a repeatable framework for SharePoint and Dataverse.
- DSPM ROI: Understanding the cost, impact, and return on Data Security Posture Management.

Out of Scope
- Copilot deployment steps or feature demos.
- Sensitivity label basics or introductory governance theory.
- Non‑Microsoft governance or DSPM tooling.