Many organizations are eager to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot, but quickly discover that AI surfaces both the value and the problems hidden within their data.

Oversharing, inconsistent permissions, stale SharePoint sites, external access, missing classifications, sensitive information, and unclear ownership often become visible before organizations are ready to address them. Copilot does not create these governance problems, but it can make the consequences much harder to ignore.

This session focuses on the practical work required to prepare Microsoft 365 for Copilot adoption. Drawing on real-world customer engagements, we’ll explore common governance challenges, how to identify risk areas, and where to focus first to improve security, compliance, and data quality.

We’ll connect SharePoint and OneDrive governance with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Microsoft Information Protection, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention, and audit. A live demonstration of a custom SharePoint Online governance script will show how to assess a Microsoft 365 environment and turn technical findings into practical governance actions.

Expect a practical session with a live script demo, real-world examples, lessons learned from customer environments, and honest discussions about what to prioritize and what not to do.

Whether you’re preparing for Copilot or already have it in production, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to assess your current data foundation and build a governance approach that supports both security and productivity.