What does it take to be ready to deploy M365 Copilot in your organization? Richard talks to Nikki Chapple about her latest incarnation of the M365 Copilot Readiness Checklist, working step-by-step to bring M365 Copilot into the organization without causing data leak issues. Nikki discusses utilizing existing tools to accurately identify sensitive data, archiving outdated information, and monitoring data usage by both users and agents - allowing you to detect issues before they escalate. The conversation also delves into the process of identifying issues, discussing policy changes, and how to communicate those changes so that people can take advantage of the power of these new tools without feeling threatened. It's a journey!

Links

Microsoft Purview
SharePoint Advanced Management
Defender for Cloud Apps
Restricted SharePoint Search
Microsoft 365 Archive
SharePoint Restricted Content Discovery
Data Security Posture Management for AI
Nikki's Readiness Checklist
M365 Copilot Oversharing Blueprint
Microsoft Purview Secure by Default Blueprint
Prevent Data Leaks to Shadow AI Blueprint

Recorded November 7, 2025

The M365 Copilot Data Readiness Checklist with Nikki Chapple

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The M365 Copilot Data Readiness Checklist with Nikki Chapple