WEBINAR ON DEMAND
At this webinar, our live panel brought together a unique mix of perspectives:
- Microsoft Technical Specialist (Security, Compliance & Identity) – Aileen Finlay
- Cloud Essentials’ Legal & compliance lead – Nivasha Sanilal
- Cloud Essentials’ Microsoft solutions architect and Purview deployment specialist – Johann van Schalkwyk
Why It Matters
- AI adoption is accelerating, creating new risks around data security and compliance.
- Robust data governance is essential for trustworthy AI and regulatory adherence.
- Fragmented tools increase complexity and cost; Microsoft Purview offers a unified solution for security, governance, and compliance.
Start with E3 – Build the Foundation
- Included Features:
- Information Protection: Sensitivity labels, encryption, and access control for files/emails.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Built-in templates for GDPR, HIPAA, PCI compliance.
- Data Lifecycle Management: Manual retention labels and policies for compliance-driven retention/deletion.
- Recommendation: Begin with E3 to familiarise users and prepare for automation in E5.
Advance to E5 – Unlock Automation & AI
- Benefits:
- Automated classification and policy enforcement.
- Insider Risk Management: Behaviour analytics to detect anomalies.
- Adaptive DLP & Communication Compliance: Extend controls to endpoints, third-party apps, and structured data sources.
- Full coverage across Microsoft 365, Azure, and external platforms (AWS, Google).
Cloud Essentials’ Governance Methodology
- Principles: People-Process-Technology & Combined Assurance.
- Five Steps:
- Assess & Benchmark: Understand tech/regulatory landscape; prioritise risks.
- Assemble & Engage: Form a Data Governance Panel with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Drive & Deliver: Translate compliance risks into technical controls.
- Monitor & Report: Continuous improvement and compliance telemetry.
- Iterate: Governance is ongoing, not a one-off project.
Security Copilot – AI for Security Operations
- Now included in E5 licences (phased rollout).
- Uses AI to:
- Automate alert triage and prioritise high-risk incidents.
- Reduce alert fatigue and improve analyst productivity.
- Enable natural language queries for complex tasks.
- Impact: Turns hours of work into minutes; strengthens security posture.
Key Takeaways
- Start now: Don’t wait for E5—begin with E3 features.
- Engage stakeholders: Governance requires collaboration across compliance, IT, and business units.
- Plan for AI readiness: Data governance is critical for safe and compliant AI adoption.
- Next Steps: Cloud Essentials offers workshops on Purview deployment and Security Copilot optimisation. Contact us for more information and to discuss your challenges.
Watch the full webinar now: