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Use Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Copilot together to build a secure, enterprise-ready foundation for generative AI. Apply existing data protection and compliance controls, gain visibility into AI usage, and reduce risk from oversharing or insider threats. Classify, restrict, and monitor sensitive data used in Copilot interactions. Investigate risky behavior, enforce dynamic policies, and block inappropriate use—all from within your Microsoft 365 environment. Erica Toelle, Microsoft Purview Senior Product Manager, shares how to implement these controls and proactively manage data risks in Copilot deployments. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Purview controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot 00:32 - Copilot security and privacy basics 01:47 - Built-in activity logging 02:24 - Discover and Prevent Data Loss with DSPM for AI 04:18 - Protect sensitive data in AI interactions 05:08 - Insider Risk Management 05:12 - Monitor and act on inappropriate AI use 07:14 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out https://aka.ms/M365CopilotwithPurview Watch our show on oversharing at https://aka.ms/OversharingMechanics ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

22 Apr 9min

Take control of your workday—summarize long emails instantly, turn meeting transcripts into actionable plans, and build strategic documents in seconds using your own data with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Instead of chasing down context, ask natural prompts and get clear, detailed results complete with tone-matched writing, visual recaps, and real-time collaboration. Get up to speed on complex email threads, transform insights from missed meetings into next steps, and pull relevant content from across your calendar, inbox, and docs—all without switching tools or losing momentum. Mary Pasch, Microsoft 365 Principal PM, shows how whether you're refining a plan in Word, responding in Outlook, or catching up in Teams, Copilot works behind the scenes to help you move faster and focus on what matters. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - How to put Copilot to work for you 01:09 - Use Copilot in Outlook to summarize email threads 01:57 - Use chain-of-thought reasoning with Researcher 03:55 - Reference your content & meeting recap 05:29 - Use Copilot in Word to build on existing content 06:56 - Use Copilot in Microsoft Teams when late to a meeting 07:52 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out the free Copilot Academy at https://aka.ms/copilotacademy ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

16 Apr 8min

Protect your organization's data with Microsoft Purview. Gain complete visibility into potential data leaks, from AI applications to unmanaged cloud services, and take immediate action to prevent unwanted data sharing. Microsoft Purview unifies data security controls across Microsoft 365 apps, the Edge browser, Windows and macOS endpoints, and even network communications over HTTPS —all in one place. Take control of your data security with automated risk insights, real-time policy enforcement, and seamless management across apps and devices. Strengthen compliance, block unauthorized transfers, and streamline policy creation to stay ahead of evolving threats. Roberto Yglesias, Microsoft Purview Principal GPM, goes beyond Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and shows how to ensure your data stays protected no matter where it goes. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft Purview 01:33 - Assess DLP Policies with DSPM 03:10 - DLP across apps and endpoints 04:13 - Unmanaged cloud apps in Edge browser 04:39 - Block file transfers across endpoints 05:27 - Network capabilities 06:41 - Updates for policy creation 08:58 - New options 09:36 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/PurviewDLPUpdates ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

9 Apr 9min

Set up and access your Cloud PCs from anywhere with a full Windows experience on any device using Windows 365. Whether you're working from a browser, the Windows app, or Windows 365 Link, your desktop, apps, and settings are always available—just like a traditional PC. As an admin, you can quickly provision and manage Cloud PCs for multiple users with Microsoft Intune. Scott Manchester, Windows Cloud Vice President, shows how easy it is to set up secure, scalable environments, ensure business continuity with built-in restore, and optimize performance with AI-powered insights. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Windows 365 Cloud PC 00:51 - Benefits to Cloud PCs 02:32 - How to set it up 04:58 - Provisioning process 06:16 - Options to connect to Cloud PC 07:40 - Restore Cloud PC 08:52 - Backups for PC forensics 09:44 - Failover options 11:36 - Change Cloud PC specs 12:51 - Connect from personal devices 14:28 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out https://aka.ms/W365Docs ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

2 Apr 15min

Analyze data and research with expertise on demand, and automate workflows with intelligent agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Analyst thinks like a data scientist and Researcher like an expert, so you can uncover insights, validate logic, and generate expert-level reports in minutes. And using Microsoft Copilot Studio, build your own autonomous AI agents to streamline multi-step processes with deep reasoning, like responding to RFPs or synthesizing internal knowledge, incorporating Copilot Flows as automated actions. No need for perfect prompts—just describe what you need, and Copilot will reason through the task, surface key insights, and deliver actionable results faster than ever. Jeremy Chapman, Microsoft 365 Director, walks you through how to use these AI-driven agents step-by-step, from data analysis to research and automation. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Reasoning agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot 00:59 - Analyst 02:58 - Researcher 04:46 - How it differs from other models 05:29 - How to build your own deep reasoning agent 07:58 - Wrap up ► Link References To get started, check out https://aka.ms/CopilotReasoning ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

2 Apr 8min

Stay productive and connected with AI-powered experiences for frontline workers using Android and iOS devices to quickly sign in, manage tasks, find information, and collaborate with team members. Easily access essential resources, check inventory, and get instant answers from Copilot Chat and AI agents that you can build in SharePoint and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Microsoft 365's latest device experiences take frontline productivity and customer interactions to the next level—from improving customer interactions to managing worksites. Avery Salumbides, Microsoft 365 Frontline Product Manager, demonstrates key updates across Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and AI agents on mobile, plus essential admin setup considerations to equip your frontline. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft 365 AI-powered and Android and iPhone experiences 00:30 - Demo- Frontline worker experience 01:07 - Streamlined Task Management in Teams and using your own apps 02:34 - Use AI with Copilot Chat and agents to access information 05:13 - Connect with peers and translate conversations in Microsoft Teams 06:17 - Shift management & scheduling - even with nearby locations 06:48 - How to get it running in Microsoft 365 admin center 08:05 - Information access and setting up QR + PIN in Microsoft Entra 09:20 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/M365Frontline ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

25 Mars 9min

Investigate data security, risk and leak cases faster by leveraging AI-driven insights with Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations. This goes beyond the superficial metadata and activity-only signals found in incident management and SIEM tools, by analyzing the content itself within compromised files, emails, messages, and Microsoft Copilot interactions. Data Security Investigations allows you to pinpoint sensitive data and assess risks at a deeper level—quickly understanding the value of what's been exposed. Then by mapping connections between compromised data and activities, you can easily find the source of the security risk or exposure. And using real-time risk insights, you can also apply the right protections to minimize future vulnerabilities. Data Security Investigations is also integrated with Microsoft Defender incident management as part your broader SOC toolset. Nick Robinson, Microsoft Purview Principal Product Manager, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how to enhance your ability to safeguard critical information. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations 01:00 - Risks of data theft & data leaks 03:20 - Start an investigation 04:45 - Results of an investigation 06:15 - Vector-based search & semantic indexing 08:00 - Use AI for the investigation 09:21 - Map activities 10:44 - Connect SOC & Data Security teams 11:21 - Known leaked information 12:26 - Steps to get DSI up and running 13:15 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/DataSecurityInvestigations Stay up-to-date with our blog at https://aka.ms/DSIBlog ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

24 Mars 13min

Streamline daily admin tasks with AI-powered insights, natural language queries, and automation using Microsoft 365 Admin Copilot. Quickly recap key updates, monitor service health, and track important changes—all in one place. No more digging through multiple pages—just ask Copilot for the answers you need, grounded in real-time data from your tenant. From finding users and managing licenses to generating visual insights and automating tasks with PowerShell, use Copilot to simplify complex admin workflows and save valuable time. For Copilot in the admin center to light up, all you need is one active Microsoft 365 Copilot license for any user in your tenant and from the Microsoft 365 admin center, you can get started right away. Jeremy Chapman, Director of Microsoft 365, demonstrates how to leverage Copilot for proactive guidance, whether in the Microsoft 365 admin center or directly within Copilot Chat. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Copilot in Microsoft 365 00:42 - Use Copilot for change management 02:13 - Stay ahead of upcoming changes 03:31 - User and licensing queries 04:21 - Generate Visual Insights for Licensing and Usage 04:50 - Author PowerShell scripts for bulk operations 06:07 - Copilot Chat using Microsoft 365 Admin agent 07:37 - Copilot admin coming soon 07:51- Wrap up ► Link References For more information, check out https://aka.ms/CopilotinMAC Start using Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

17 Mars 8min