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Join the IT Management and Security in the AI Era Digital Event

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Feb 17, 2026

We’re excited to invite you to IT Management and Security in the AI Era, on Thursday, February 26th, from 8:00AM to 10:30 AM Pacific. 

This digital event is designed to help IT and security professionals answer questions with clarity and confidence, grounded in the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities and controls.  

What to expect 

IT Management and Security in the AI Era brings together insights, demos, and deep dives from Microsoft experts, giving you a practical understanding of how to prepare your environments for Copilot and agents while managing risks responsibly.  

Topics covered include: 

Built-in protections in the Copilot platform that help proactively safeguard your organization 

Practical ways to reduce exposure to common attack vectors in an increasingly AI-driven digital workplace 

Technical guidance for protecting sensitive data while maintaining productivity 

Best practices for managing AI agents and controlling costs 

Measurement, analytics, and usage insights to understand adoption and business impact 

Guidance on enabling users and assessing the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents across your organization  

Session highlights 

Led by Microsoft product experts, each session addresses key aspects of AI trust, security, management, and adoption: 

Session: Copilot trust & safety: Controls to manage AI risk  

Speaker: Tanner Briggs  

Time: 8:00 AM Pacific 

Explore how Microsoft-built protections map to real-world risk scenarios and help organizations manage AI responsibly. 

 

Session: Secure Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents against data loss   

Speakers: Erica Toelle, Sophie Ke  

Time: 8:30 AM Pacific 

Learn how to safeguard your organization’s sensitive data while enabling AI-powered experiences. 

 

Session: Microsoft Baseline Security Mode: Simplify, secure, succeed  

Speaker: Adriana Wood  

Time: 9:00 AM Pacific 

Secure your Microsoft cloud environments with Microsoft-recommended configurations. 

 

Session: Managing agent inventory and costs  

Speaker: Samer Baroudi  

Time: 9:30 AM Pacific 

Gain insights into managing AI agents effectively and maintaining cost control. 

 

Session: Copilot & agent reporting: Measuring AI adoption and impact  

Speakers: Mike Walsh, Steph Tung 

Time: 10:00 AM Pacific 

Learn how measurement and analytics can help you understand usage trends and business outcomes.  

Live Q&A with Microsoft experts 

Throughout the event, attendees can engage directly with Microsoft product team members. You can post questions before and during sessions and receive responses in real time, making this a highly interactive experience.  

After the event, recordings will be available on demand, and the conversation continues in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Tech Community—giving you the space to share insights, ask follow-up questions, and learn from peers facing similar challenges.  

 

👉 RSVP and add your questions now! 

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