Rubrik Announces Data Security Management Support For Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot ranks second in market share behind ChatGPT, according to one report.

Rubrik, which offers zero-trust data security, today announced the release of its Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

The new capability allows organizations to “leverage the power of Copilot while securing sensitive data from the risk of exposure,” Rubrik said in a news release.

Some key features of DSPM for Microsoft 365 Copilot include:

• Providing visibility into Microsoft 365 data to ready an environment for a Copilot rollout.
• Detecting sensitive files that are public or that exist across an organization and providing the ability to remediate excessive permissions when using Copilot.
• Identifying and remediating inaccurate or missing data sensitivity labels across the enterprise when using Copilot.

“Organizations are facing significant pressure when it comes to improving security of their rapidly growing data,” said Mike Tornicasa, chief business officer at Rubrik in a news release. “Rubrik DSPM for Microsoft 365 Copilot helps safeguard those business-critical assets, allowing organizations to leverage the power of innovative tools like Copilot while maintaining a strong data security posture and ensuring cyber recovery–all within a comprehensive cyber resilience platform.”

“Microsoft is committed to enabling secure and intelligent productivity tools for our customers,” Tony Surma, CTO, Americas Partners at Microsoft said in a news release. “The introduction of Rubrik Data Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 Copilot aligns with our mission by providing robust data visibility and control, enabling organizations to confidently leverage AI-driven capabilities while ensuring their sensitive data remains secure."

Microsoft’s generative AI Copilot ranks second in market share behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT according to this report, and a Forrester report predicts that “nearly 6.9 million US knowledge workers will adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot by the end of 2024. “

Rubrik DSPM for Microsoft 365 Copilot is now generally available, Rubrik said. Interested end users can schedule a Microsoft 356 Copilot risk assessment here.