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For those of you navigating this shift, Rob Howard, Microsoft’s VP of Copilot Extensibility, offers a practical governance framework in his article, What IT admins need to know about governing Copilot agents.
The article introduces three key governance pillars:
- Security controls using Microsoft Purview.
- Management controls through admin centers and deployment planning.
- Agent reporting to monitor usage and stay ahead of compliance.
You’ll also get a first look at governance zones—a planning model to help segment Copilot deployment based on your organization’s risk tolerance and data sensitivity. Think sandbox, controlled, and trusted zones, with guidance on how to phase rollout.
What else you’ll find:
- A checklist to assess your readiness.
- Real-world examples of phased deployment.
- Links to tools you already use, like Purview, Power Platform admin center, and Microsoft 365 admin center.
- A preview of the upcoming white paper and webinar.
Next Steps
Ready to securely and strategically lead your organization into the future of AI?
Read Rob’s blog today for reliable advice on governing Copilot agents. It’s part of a broader initiative by FastTrack for Microsoft 365 to support IT admins with actionable, admin-relevant content on governing Copilot AI agents—so stay tuned for future articles, webinars, and more on the topic!