Microsoft Events hosts this Ignite 2025 discussion with PwC and guest Scott Sikorski, exploring how Microsoft Purview and intelligent agents strengthen data security and governance in enterprise environments.

Secure-by-Design Transformation: PwC and Microsoft Purview Enhancing Data Security

Session Overview

This intermediate-level Microsoft Ignite 2025 session gathers insights from PwC and Microsoft, with guest Scott Sikorski, to discuss secure-by-design strategies using Microsoft Purview.

Key Topics Covered

  • Deploying Microsoft Purview Catalog:
    • PwC helps clients deploy Purview to accelerate innovation and improve data asset management.
  • Addressing Security Gaps:
    • The session details how Purview can be used to identify and address security gaps in enterprise environments.
  • Improving Data Asset Visibility:
    • Techniques for leveraging Microsoft Purview to centralize and enhance data asset visibility across organizations.
  • Efficiency Challenges in Enterprise:
    • Discussion of ‘doing more with less,’ focusing on how automation and smart cataloging can overcome resource constraints.
  • Automating Alert Management:
    • Integration of intelligent agents for automating data security alerts, enabling proactive risk management and faster response times.
  • Building a Strong Data Foundation:
    • Strategies to establish a robust data foundation that supports secure innovation and compliance.

Session Highlights

  • Collaboration between PwC and Microsoft in advancing secure data governance
  • Use of Microsoft Purview to streamline compliance initiatives and improve operational efficiency
  • Real-world enterprise examples and practical takeaways for deploying intelligent automation in data security workflows

Resources and Next Steps

  • Learn more about Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Ignite at https://ignite.microsoft.com.
  • Additional insights available from PwC regarding secure data transformation strategies.

Speakers:

  • Akosua (host)
  • Scott Sikorski (guest, PwC)

Closing Remarks

The session concludes with appreciation for data innovation efforts and encouragement to further explore PwC and Microsoft resources for driving security and governance excellence.