Microsoft Events provides actionable strategies for partners to drive data security using Microsoft Purview, with insights from Jim Banach and Laura Brick at Ignite 2025.

Data Security Best Practices with Microsoft Purview at Ignite 2025

Speakers: Jim Banach and Laura Brick (Microsoft)

Session Overview

This intermediate session, presented at Microsoft Ignite 2025, explores how partners can scale their data security capabilities with Microsoft Purview. It covers practical approaches for sequencing data protection activities and developing repeatable playbooks for organizations of all sizes—including guidance specifically tailored for generative AI use cases.

Key Topics

• Microsoft Purview Introduction: Unified platform for discovering, classifying, and protecting sensitive data across on-premises and cloud workloads.
• Partner Approach: Strategies for building scalable, repeatable engagement models in data security, enabling partners to deliver value efficiently.
• Case Study: Success story from an Australian partner illustrating the business impact of robust data security and organizational AI readiness.
• Advisory Services & Strategic Roles: Best practices for partners to position themselves as trusted security advisors and leverage strategic relationships.
• Incentives & Resources: Overview of partner incentives, eligibility for Copilot in Power investments, and announcement of the centralized Skilling Hub for ongoing partner training in AI security.
• Generative AI Security: Guidance for securing environments leveraging generative AI with Microsoft Purview, navigating new risks and governance requirements.

Related Resources

• Data Security Partner Specialization
• Secure and Govern M365 Copilot
• Immersion Briefings
• Incentives Guide
• Envisioning Workshops (Data Security)

Chapters

• Introductions and context (Jim Banach and Laura Brick)
• Partner approach for data protection
• Microsoft Purview platform benefits
• Australian partner success case study
• Value stage and co-sell opportunities
• Partner win formula and strategic advisory
• Eligibility for Copilot in Power investments
• Partner learning and AI security training in the Skilling Hub

Session Takeaways

• How to leverage Microsoft Purview for complete data visibility and security.
• Building practical playbooks to secure generative AI scenarios.
• Resources, incentives, and support available for partners committed to data protection and customer trust.
• Access to ongoing specialized training for evolving security and AI landscapes.

For further details and on-demand session playback, visit Microsoft Ignite.