Transforming
Data Management in the AI Era
White Paper

Transforming
Data Management in the AI Era

This white paper by Jeffrey W. Brown, Cybersecurity Advisory at Microsoft, Ravi Thatavarthy, Chief Information Security Officer at Rite Aid, and Mike Towers, Chief Security & Trust Officer at Veza, explores AI's transformative role in enterprise data management, addressing the challenges of data volume and security.

Key points include:

  • The Problem: Organizations struggle to manage vast data volumes while ensuring security & integrity.
  • Privacy and Compliance: AI automates compliance processes, reducing human error and strengthening security.
  • AI's Impact: AI offers advanced capabilities to handle data complexity, enhancing efficiency and security.
  • Strategic Roles: CDOs and CISOs are crucial in implementing AI-driven data management strategies.
  • Future Outlook: AI will continue to evolve, reshaping data management practices.

A holistic approach to data management, leveraging AI to meet current needs and prepare for future developments is recommended.

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This white paper by Jeffrey W. Brown, Cybersecurity Advisory at Microsoft, Ravi Thatavarthy, Chief Information Security Officer at Rite Aid, and Mike Towers, Chief Security & Trust Officer at Veza, explores AI's transformative role in enterprise data management, addressing the challenges of data volume and security.

Key points include:

  • The Problem: Organizations struggle to manage vast data volumes while ensuring security & integrity.
  • Privacy and Compliance: AI automates compliance processes, reducing human error and strengthening security.
  • AI's Impact: AI offers advanced capabilities to handle data complexity, enhancing efficiency and security.
  • Strategic Roles: CDOs and CISOs are crucial in implementing AI-driven data management strategies.
  • Future Outlook: AI will continue to evolve, reshaping data management practices.

A holistic approach to data management, leveraging AI to meet current needs and prepare for future developments is recommended.

FAQ

Do enterprises still need MFT or VDRs at all?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

Why is in-tenant sharing critical for compliance?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

How do we keep structured controls but enable co-authoring?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

What replaces MFT/VDR for everyday collaboration?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

How can CIOs ensure compliance and audit readiness in Microsoft 365?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

What is the biggest Microsoft 365 governance challenge for CIOs and CISOs today?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

How do organizations manage Microsoft 365 guest account sprawl?

Balancing collaboration speed with strong governance is the top challenge. Features like Teams/SharePoint external sharing can create oversharing and audit gaps if unmanaged. Pairing Microsoft Purview with a guest-less external collaboration layer like eSHARE keeps data in-tenant, applies existing controls, and gives CIOs/CISOs the visibility they need without slowing work.

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