Innovating with Confidence - Accelerating with Compliance in the Age of Agents

Explore how organizations can navigate mounting cyber, regulatory, and AI governance challenges in this 44-minute conference talk from Microsoft Ignite 2025. Learn how Microsoft empowers innovation through trust by integrating governance, compliance, and AI accountability across Microsoft Purview, Compliance Manager, and Regulatory Navigator. Discover strategies for transforming compliance from a barrier into a growth accelerator, turning regulation into readiness and trust into innovation. The session begins by examining the top challenges in AI adoption including data leakage, AI threats, and regulatory pressure, then transitions to practical examples demonstrating unified AI management and Compliance Manager capabilities. Watch as speakers introduce the AI Baseline for M365 Copilot and readiness assessment tools, followed by detailed demonstrations of creating compliance templates for regulations like the EU AI Act. Gain insights into mapping 292 actions to AI regulations, understanding the split between Microsoft and organizational responsibilities, and implementing workflows from regulatory extraction to compliance achievement. The presentation features expert speakers Sri Lakshmi Kotwal, Manny Sahota, and Rahul Srivastava, offering intermediate-level content suitable for professionals seeking to balance innovation with regulatory compliance in the age of AI agents.