Join MVPs Christian Buckley, Joy Apple, and Ragnar Heil as they welcome fellow MVP Richard Harbridge from ShareGate to dive deep into the latest Microsoft 365 benchmark insights that are reshaping how we think about migration and governance.🔥 Key Takeaways:• Migration isn't a one-time project - it's an ongoing governance practice• 80% of organizations have deployed/piloted Copilot, but many struggle with ROI• Only 1% use purpose-built governance tools (shocking!)• Copilot success directly depends on data quality and organization• The rise of "shadow AI" and "shadow knowledge management"📊 What We Cover:✅ Why consolidation to Microsoft 365 is accelerating (hint: it's all about Copilot)✅ The security paradox: why IT pros are conflicted about cloud vs on-prem✅ Team-based approach to AI scaling: Safety → Efficacy → Scale✅ How poor governance creates shadow AI usage✅ Why governance is the "vitamin nobody wants to buy"🎯 Perfect for:• IT Administrators & Architects• Microsoft 365 Governance Teams• Organizations planning Copilot deployments• Anyone struggling with data sprawl and permissions📈 Featured Data: Based on survey of 650+ Microsoft 365 IT professionals across multiple regions🔗 Resources Mentioned:• ShareGate Microsoft 365 Benchmark Report (link in comments)• Microsoft Purview for AI governance• Knowledge Agents in Copilot Studio

Welcome back to Guardians of M365 Governance! 🛡️ Christian Buckley and Ragnar Heil are joined by Microsoft's Erica Toelle (Sr. Product Marketing Manager for M365 Copilot Security) for a deep dive into Data Security Posture Management for AI.

🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ Why DSPM for AI is more than just a rebrand from AI Hub✅ How to monitor third-party AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise✅ Real customer challenges with agent governance (ERP, CRM, HR access!)✅ Live demo of the new DSPM dashboard with 6 analytical views✅ Security Copilot: AI-powered governance agents in action✅ The "German Workers Council Problem" - balancing visibility with privacy

⚡ Key Moments:• 03:45 - Erica's expanded role covering Copilot + Agents• 12:30 - Why customers are NOW asking for governance help• 18:15 - Ragnar's live DSPM demo (must-see!)• 25:40 - Shadow AI reality check with practical solutions• 32:20 - Security Copilot agents for Purview management• 38:10 - Microsoft's end-to-end security platform vision

🎯 Perfect for:• IT Administrators planning Copilot rollouts• Security professionals managing AI governance• Compliance teams dealing with sensitive data in AI• Anyone curious about Microsoft's AI security roadmap

💡 The Big Takeaway: You can't treat sensitive data as an "all or nothing" switch with AI. Granular controls for different data types (PII vs. confidential vs. merger data) are essential for getting AI benefits while managing risks.

🚀 Coming Up: Sue Hanley joins us in September!

🚦 Are you the accidental Power Platform admin wondering what everyone is building in your tenant? You're not alone! In this comprehensive guide, we break down why Power Platform governance isn't about slowing people down – it's about giving your citizen developers the confidence to build amazing solutions safely. Join Guardians of M365 Governance with MVPs Christian Buckley⁠ ⁠, Joy Apple, myself and our guest Michael Roth

🎯 What You'll Learn:

✅ Why most organizations struggle with Power Platform governance

✅ The truth about the COE Starter Kit (spoiler: it's still essential!)

✅ How to implement governance without becoming the "no" person

✅ The traffic rules analogy that changes everything

✅ Practical strategies that actually work in the real world

✅ Common governance mistakes and how to avoid them