Brief: How Microsoft Secures Its Copilots
In the era of advanced AI and machine learning, security and privacy are paramount. Microsoft, a leader in AI innovation, has taken significant steps to ensure the security of its Copilot systems.
In the era of advanced AI and machine learning, security and privacy are paramount. Microsoft, a leader in AI innovation, has taken significant steps to ensure the security of its Copilot systems. Here's an overview of how Microsoft secures its Copilots.
Data Privacy and Security Compliance
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is designed to comply with stringent privacy and security regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the European Union (EU) Data Boundary. The system does not use prompts, responses, or data accessed through Microsoft Graph to train foundational large language models (LLMs), ensuring that proprietary organizational data remains confidential.
Secure Processing and Orchestration Engine
The Copilot system is a sophisticated processing and orchestration engine that coordinates large language models with content in Microsoft Graph and daily used Microsoft 365 apps like Word and PowerPoint. This integration allows Copilot to generate responses anchored in organizational data while maintaining enterprise-grade data protection.
Azure OpenAI Service Control
Copilot features utilize the Azure OpenAI Service, which is fully controlled by Microsoft. This means that business data is not used to train models and is not available to other customers. Organizations retain control over where their data is processed, and data is stored for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring purposes.
Enterprise-Grade Data Protection
Copilot inherits existing Microsoft 365 security, privacy, identity, and compliance policies. This integration into the Microsoft ecosystem ensures that Copilot benefits from the same level of security as other Microsoft services.
Continuous Learning and Improvement
Microsoft Security Copilot is a closed-loop learning system that continuously learns from user interactions. It is informed by Microsoft’s global threat intelligence and more than 65 trillion daily signals. This allows the system to deliver tailored insights, strengthen defenses, and respond faster to potential threats.
Responsible AI Use
Microsoft is committed to using AI responsibly. This commitment extends to its Copilot systems, where the content created is owned by the user, and the AI operates within the ethical guidelines set by Microsoft.
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Microsoft's approach to securing its Copilots is comprehensive, leveraging advanced AI, robust data privacy, and security measures. As AI continues to evolve, Microsoft remains dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the security of its Copilot systems to ensure they remain trustworthy assistants in the digital age.
Extra learning:
Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy
Privacy, security, and responsible use for Copilot Microsoft Fabric: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/get-started/copilot-privacy-security
Expanding Copilot for Microsoft 365 to businesses of all sizes: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/01/15/expanding-copilot-for-microsoft-365-to-businesses-of-all-sizes/
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