Working with Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot has officially transformed from a “shiny new toy” into a critical business asset. But as adoption rates soar in 2025, IT leaders are discovering a massive hurdle: Data Governance.
The power of Copilot lies in its ability to access everything—your emails, SharePoint files, and Teams chats. The problem? If your permissions aren’t locked down, Copilot will surface sensitive HR data or financial records to anyone who asks the right question. This is the “Oversharing Problem.”
Before you flip the switch on enterprise AI, you need a “Clean-Up Phase.” At YSharp Consulting, we recommend a three-step readiness audit:
Permission Sanity Check: Restrict access to “Just Enough Access” (JEA) principles.
Labeling Policies: automated sensitivity labels for internal vs. public documents.
Adoption Training: Teaching staff not just how to use it, but when to trust it.
