Microsoft Copilot, Gen AI and ROT Data Management
Microsoft Copilot, Gen AI and ROT Data Management The whitepaper Gen AI and ROT Data Management, co‑authored by Infotechtion’s Vebjørn Krågebakk, and BI Norwegian Business School Professors Christoph Lutz and Samson Yoseph Esayas makes a clear case: if you want reliable, safe and efficient Gen AI, you need disciplined and consistent data lifecycle management and […]
Foundations of Retention: The Essentials of a Fit-for-Purpose Retention Schedule
A well-designed retention schedule is the cornerstone of any effective records management policy. It’s not just a compliance tool—it’s a strategic asset that supports defensible disposition, reduces risk, and enables smarter data lifecycle management. Yet, many organizations struggle to make their retention schedules truly fit-for-purpose. This post outlines the practical steps to build (or improve) […]
Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Purview Device DLP Policies
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a critical component of modern security strategies, especially with the explosion of remote work and the proliferation of endpoints. While DLP policies for cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive are well-known, Microsoft Purview Device DLP offers distinctive capabilities that extend protection to user endpoints—providing additional layers of control and visibility. […]
Closing the Loop on Silent Data Breach in Microsoft 365: How i-ARM Restores Visibility and Control
Microsoft 365 makes collaboration easy. With just a few clicks, users can share files and folders through links, streamlining teamwork across departments, partners, domains and even anyone. But that same convenience opens the door to link oversharing—especially when sensitive information is shared beyond what policy, security, or compliance standards allow. Link oversharing isn’t about how […]
Securing Data in the Age of AI: Outcomes of Implementing Microsoft Purview and the Infotechtion-ARM Solution to embrace and extend Purview
Data is the lifeblood of modern organizations—and one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals, insiders, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Sensitive information exists everywhere: in emails, collaboration platforms, cloud storage, legacy file shares, and increasingly in AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot. The challenge is not only knowing where sensitive data is, but also ensuring it is […]
The Operational Reality of Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview delivers powerful data governance capabilities, but operationalizing it across a large enterprise is often more complex than anticipated: (1) Inconsistent labeling across regions and business units, (2) limited reporting on policy enforcement and data classification and (3) difficulty in tracking operational issues (for example high false-positive rates) and responding to them in a […]
Elevating AI-Driven Data Governance – Infotechtion’s i-ARM in Action
As AI continues to embed itself deeper into business processes, the conversation is shifting from excitement to responsibility. While tools like large language models (LLMs) and AI agents are transforming how we interact with data, they also raise new challenges ranging from data breaches and regulatory violations, to accessing and sharing sensitive information. At Infotechtion, […]
How Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management Helps You Stay Ahead of Internal Threats
In today’s hybrid work environment, where sensitive data flows across devices, apps, and geographies, insider risks have become one of the most complex and costly threats to manage. According to Microsoft research, insider incidents account for 20% of data breaches and cost organizations an average of $7.5 million per incident. Worse, they take an average […]
Operationalizing the AI Act: Practical Steps for Organizations
For organizations navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence regulation, the EU AI Act presents both challenges and opportunities. While its principles of safety, transparency, and accountability resonate universally, the path to compliance can feel overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies and tools, companies can turn these requirements into catalysts for innovation and trust-building, setting […]
Practical application of Sensitive Information Types in Microsoft 365 – how do we go from user story to production
I recently spoke at a Microsoft Partnership event and thought I’d create a blog post with the same topic. At Infotechtion we’re often tasked with assisting large organizations get control of their data to better protect and govern their sensitive and confidential information. At scale this can be a complex task. In this blog we’re […]
