Expert analysis from ITC on securing your AI journey
As organisations embrace AI technologies, security remains a top concern. Microsoft’s latest announcements at Ignite 2024 directly address these challenges, introducing practical solutions for secure AI adoption. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, here’s our analysis of what matters most for your business.
The shift toward secure AI adoption
Microsoft’s platform strategy centres on creating secure foundations for AI innovation. For your organisation, this means:
- Clearer frameworks for responsible AI adoption
- Built-in security controls designed for AI workflows
- Better visibility into AI usage and associated risks
Why this matters: A secure-by-design approach provides a strong foundation for AI initiatives, maximising productivity while minimising risk of data compromise.
Key developments that impact your security strategy
- Strengthened data protection
Microsoft Purview’s new capabilities directly address common concerns about AI and data security.
What’s new:
- Data Loss Prevention controls specifically designed for Copilot interactions
- Data Security Posture Management tools
- AI usage risk detection
What this means for you:
- Better control over sensitive data in AI interactions
- Clearer visibility of potential data risks
- Ability to detect and prevent AI-related data exposure
Our perspective: Understanding your data landscape and potential blind spots is crucial—you can’t protect what you don’t know. These tools help identify security gaps while enabling controlled adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Unified security management
Microsoft Security Exposure Management’s move to GA brings together previously disconnected security data.
Key benefits for your organisation:
- Comprehensive view of your assets and workloads across the company
- Better relational understanding of potential vulnerabilities
- More efficient risk management
- Actionable recommendations for improvement
Our insight: Organisations need unified visibility across their security landscape. Microsoft Security Exposure Management enables proactive defence by rapidly identifying areas for improvement, shifting from post-breach response to pre-emptive protection.
- Enhanced AI-powered security
Security Copilot’s expansion shows promise for streamlining security operations:
New capabilities:
- Extended functionality beyond security operations
- Integration with identity and data management tools
- Support for IT administrative tasks
Business impact:
- More efficient security operations
- Better resource utilisation
- Enhanced threat detection and response
Making these changes work for your business
Based on our expertise as a Microsoft Solutions Partner, here’s how to approach these developments:
- Immediate steps:
- Assess your current AI usage and security controls
- Identify areas where new Purview features could strengthen data protection
- Review security monitoring practices against new capabilities
- Medium-term planning:
- Prepare for Security Copilot integration
- Plan for unified security management implementation
- Develop AI governance frameworks
How ITC can help
As we continue to work closely with Microsoft to evaluate these new capabilities, we’re uniquely positioned to help you:
- Navigate the implementation of these new security features
- Integrate them with your existing security infrastructure
- Maximise the value of your Microsoft security investments
- Maintain strong security posture as you adopt AI technologies
Next steps
The security landscape is evolving to meet the challenges of AI adoption. While these announcements demonstrate significant progress, successful implementation requires careful planning and expertise.
We’re here to help you understand how these developments align with your security goals and business objectives. Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to enhance existing security controls, contact our team today to discuss how these security innovations align with your business objectives. Schedule a 1:1 session with an expert here.
