Data Protection in the Age of the Adversary

Learn about modern cybersecurity threats and data protection strategies in this 16-minute conference talk from Microsoft Ignite 2025. Explore how the nature, scale, and sophistication of cyber threats has evolved dramatically, particularly with AI-powered attacks targeting organizations with vast data repositories. Discover real-world threat stories from cybersecurity frontlines and understand how attackers are weaponizing data through advanced techniques. Examine a comprehensive four-phase approach to accelerate Microsoft Purview adoption for sensitive data protection. Understand AI's dual role in both adversarial behavior and cybersecurity defense, including examples of AI misuse such as bypassing security tools through protocols like Apple's AI system. Learn about defensive applications of AI technologies in cybersecurity and the importance of creating secure AI frameworks to guide implementation. Explore how Security Copilot can enhance data discovery capabilities and understand the rising importance of data governance as a critical security concern. Master techniques for tracking and tagging documents to improve visibility, implementing auditing systems to enable effective governance and collaboration, and staying current with evolving cybersecurity tools through continuous learning approaches.