MS-4002: Prepare Security and Compliance to Support Microsoft 365 Copilot

Course Prerequisites

• A foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 tools and administration.
• Familiarity with IT security practices and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC).
• Experience in Microsoft 365 administration or IT governance.
• No prior experience with Copilot is necessary, but it’s recommended that participants have a general understanding of AI-powered tools within Microsoft 365.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the MS-4002: Prepare Security and Compliance to Support Microsoft 365 Copilot course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the security and compliance requirements for implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot across your organization.
2. Configure security controls within Microsoft 365 to safeguard Copilot’s AI tools and ensure the protection of sensitive data.
3. Implement compliance policies within Microsoft 365 to ensure Copilot adheres to global and industry-specific standards.
4. Securely manage user access and permissions in Microsoft 365 Copilot, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to confidential data and AI tools.
5. Use Microsoft 365 Compliance Center and Microsoft 365 Security Center to monitor Copilot activities, enforce compliance, and detect potential security threats.
6. Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Rights Management (IRM) to secure sensitive information while using Copilot features.
7. Configure audit logs and activity reporting in Microsoft 365 to track the usage of Copilot and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
8. Understand how AI-powered Copilot impacts data privacy, and learn best practices for aligning Copilot usage with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
9. Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies to ensure secure access to Microsoft 365 Copilot tools.
10. Stay up-to-date with security best practices and compliance changes related to AI tools and Microsoft 365 Copilot, ensuring long-term protection for your organization.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• IT professionals responsible for securing and managing Microsoft 365 environments.
• Security administrators who need to ensure compliance and security standards are met while implementing AI-driven tools like Copilot.
• Compliance officers in organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot who need to understand the intersection of AI tools and regulatory requirements.
• Microsoft 365 administrators who want to secure and protect their organization’s use of Copilot.
• Data protection officers and legal teams seeking to understand how AI-powered Copilot integrates into compliance frameworks and data privacy regulations.
• Organizations looking to scale the secure deployment of Copilot while meeting industry standards for security and compliance.