Varonis Systems, a leader in data security, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance the security framework for the next generation of workplace AI, particularly focusing on Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. This collaboration aims to integrate Varonis' Data Security Platform with Microsoft's security suite, including Microsoft Purview, to provide automated protection for sensitive data across the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond.
The integration is designed to help organizations securely adopt Microsoft Copilot by continuously assessing and improving their Microsoft 365 data security posture before, during, and after deployment. Varonis' platform offers real-time quantification of data security, large-scale data discovery and classification (including AI-generated content), enforcement of least-privilege access controls, and monitoring of sensitive data activity to alert on abnormal behavior. Additionally, it applies Microsoft Purview Information Protection labels required for effective data loss prevention and identifies and archives stale, risky data. (globenewswire.com)
David Bass, Varonis' Executive Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the importance of this integration, stating that it alleviates concerns about unintentional data exposure due to excessive permissions, collaboration links, and mislabeled files when deploying Microsoft Copilot. Anat Gil, Partners Lead at Microsoft South-East Europe, highlighted that Varonis' integration provides the necessary security and compliance controls for a swift and confident adoption of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. (globenewswire.com)
This partnership underscores the growing emphasis on securing AI-driven tools in the workplace, ensuring that organizations can leverage the benefits of AI while maintaining robust data security and compliance standards.
Source: TipRanks https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/varonis-announces-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft-thefly/