The M365 Copilot Data Readiness Checklist with Nikki Chapple

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 Nikki discusses utilizing existing tools to accurately identify sensitive data, archiving outdated information, and monitoring data usage by both users and agents - allowing you to detect issues before they escalate.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