🔐 New AI Transparency Policy in Microsoft 365

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Microsoft 365 will offer a policy to add visual or audio watermarks to AI-generated or altered video and audio content, available via Cloud Policy by February 2026. This enhances transparency but does not apply to images, which users can watermark through privacy settings separately.

To help provide additional transparency about what content has been generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365, Microsoft is providing you with a policy setting that visually designates when content, such as video or audio content, is generated or altered by using AI. This policy setting controls your organization’s option to add a visual or audio watermark to video and audio content that your users generate or alter by using AI in Microsoft 365.

To turn on watermarks for video and audio content that your users generate or alter by using AI in Microsoft 365, you need to use the “Include a watermark when content from Microsoft 365 is generated or altered by AI” policy. This policy is available only in Cloud Policy service for Microsoft 365. 

Note: Watermarks are not turned on unless you set the policy to Enabled. Your organization is always responsible for following the Microsoft Enterprise AI Services Code of Conduct, including not generating or sharing deceptive AI content. 

This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 547831.

When this will happen

General Availability (Worldwide): We anticipate that this policy will be available in Cloud Policy by the second half of February 2026.

How this will affect your organization

Who is affected

Users that generate or alter video and audio content by using AI in Microsoft 365

What will happen

If you set the “Include a watermark when content from Microsoft 365 is generated or altered by AI” policy to Enabled in Cloud Policy, a visual or audio watermark is added to video and audio content that is generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365. Here are two examples:

  • A visual watermark is added to a video generated with Clipchamp.
  • An audio watermark is added to an audio overview generated by Copilot from a Word document.

Notes:

  • This policy doesn’t affect images generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365.
  • Instead, your users will be able to turn on watermarks for images by going to Settings & Privacy > Privacy at https://myaccount.microsoft.com. We anticipate this capability will be available in the second half of February 2026. 

What you need to do to prepare

Review the information in the following article: Add watermarks to content generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365. If you decide to set the “Include a watermark when content from Microsoft 365 is generated or altered by AI” policy to Enabled, inform your users that a visual or audio watermark will be added to video and audio content that they generate or alter by using AI in Microsoft 365. 

🚨 Now Generally Available: Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations 🚨

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Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations is officially GA, and to mark the moment, Microsoft is hosting an Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) – Part 2 with the team behind the solution.

This session will dive into:

  • 🔍 New capabilities in Data Security Investigations
  • 🧠 How investigations are evolving to meet modern insider risk and data misuse challenges
  • 💼 A walkthrough of the refined business model
  • 💬 Live Q&A with the product experts who built it

📅 Date: February 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST

If you’re working with Microsoft Purview, Insider Risk, Data Loss Prevention, or security investigations, this is one you don’t want to miss.

👉 Save your spot and bring your questions

🤖 Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations is now generally available

🔐 Microsoft Purview | Enhanced Diagnostics for DLP & Information Protection

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Microsoft Purview is introducing new diagnostics for Data Loss Prevention and Information Protection, providing admins deeper insights into triggered policies for files and emails. Rolling out from January to May 2026, these tools require no action, cause no workflow impact, and are enabled by default.

To help administrators troubleshoot Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection scenarios more effectively, Microsoft Purview is introducing a new set of enhanced diagnostics. These improvements provide deeper visibility into why specific DLP rules or sensitivity labeling policies are triggered on files and emails, making investigation and policy tuning more efficient.

This update corresponds to Roadmap ID 547833.

📅 Rollout Timeline

Public Preview

  • Start: Mid‑January 2026
  • Completion: Mid‑February 2026

General Availability (Worldwide)

  • Start: Early April 2026
  • Completion: Early May 2026

Impact on Your Organization

Who is Affected

  • Microsoft 365 admins managing:
    • DLP policies
    • Information Protection labels
    • Purview compliance and security operations

What’s Changing

Administrators will gain expanded visibility into:

  • 🔎 Sensitive Information Types detected within files and emails
  • 🏷️ Labels applied to content
  • 🚨 DLP policies triggered based on content inspection

New diagnostics experiences include:

  • DLP SharePoint Diagnostics
    Insights into policy matches within SharePoint Online content.
  • DLP Exchange Online (EXO) Diagnostics
    Validation of DLP triggers across email workflows.
  • Auto-Labeling Diagnostics for SharePoint & OneDrive
    Visibility into label assignment, policy behavior, and alignment for stored files.

No Impact to User or Admin Workflows

  • No changes to policy enforcement
  • No changes to existing configurations
  • Diagnostics are enabled by default
  • No workflow disruptions

For additional learning and internal readiness, you may review:

🔐 Microsoft Purview: The New Data Security Posture Management Experience

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Microsoft is launching a new Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) experience by early 2026, enhancing AI observability, posture reporting, and automation with Security Copilot.

Microsoft is introducing a major evolution of Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) to help organizations strengthen data security and confidently embrace AI. The new DSPM experience unifies visibility and control across traditional data and AI-driven environments, delivering outcome-based guided workflows that turn insights into actionable steps—so teams can prioritize risks and remediate faster. It brings AI observability, enhanced posture reporting, and intelligent Security Copilot agents to automate tasks like triage and policy management.

Purview now also extends coverage beyond Microsoft data with third-party signals from partners like BigID, Cyera, OneTrust, and Varonis, giving security teams a single, streamlined view of sensitive data across clouds and platforms. Additionally, Data Risk Assessments are extended to Fabric and item-level analysis with new remediation actions like bulk disabling of overshared SharePoint links.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 532728.

When this will happen:

  • Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout begins early December 2025 and completes by early April 2026.
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins early April 2026 and completes by early May 2026.

    Compliance considerations:

    Compliance AreaExplanation
    AI/ML capabilities interacting with customer dataSecurity Copilot agents automate triage and policy management.
    Integration with 3rd party softwareAdds signals from BigID, Cyera, OneTrust, and Varonis.
    Admin reporting and monitoringEnhanced posture reporting and remediation actions introduced.

    You can read more here !

    Microsoft Purview: Information Protection – Email attachment preview in Activity explorer

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    Microsoft enhancing Microsoft Purview: Information Protection by adding the ability to preview email attachments directly in Activity explorer for Exchange Online. Previously, only the message body was viewable, limiting visibility into flagged sensitive content. This update helps admins quickly investigate incidents without downloading emails, improving efficiency and security.

    When this will happen:

    • Public Preview: Rollout begins early December 2025 and completes by mid-December 2025.
    • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-January 2026 and completes by late January 2026.

    How this affects your organization:

    Who is affected: Admins managing Exchange Online and using Activity explorer in Microsoft Purview.

    What will happen:

    • Admins can preview email attachments flagged for sensitive data directly in Activity explorer.
    • No need to download emails for investigation.
    • Feature is enabled by default; no configuration changes required.
    • Existing DLP (data loss prevention) and Information Protection policies remain unchanged.

    What you can do to prepare:

    • No action is required; the feature will be available automatically after rollout.
    • Optional: Communicate this update to your security and compliance teams.

    Roadmap ID: 527834.

    The Cyber Twins: Guardians of the Digital Realm

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    In a world where data flows like rivers and algorithms shape reality, two extraordinary heroes rise to defend the integrity of cyberspace: Jo Cybermind and Jo SNAI. Known collectively as The Cyber Twins, they are the ultimate protectors of the digital frontier, combining the power of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence to keep the virtual world safe.

    The Birth of The Cyber Twins

    In the early days of the Quantum Net, humanity stood on the brink of a digital collapse. Cybercrime syndicates had evolved beyond firewalls, wielding AI-driven attacks that could dismantle entire infrastructures in seconds. Governments and corporations scrambled for solutions, but every defense fell short.

    Amid this chaos, two brilliant minds emerged from the shadows of innovation. One was a pioneer in cognitive security systems, the other a visionary in Security Nebula AI. Their paths crossed during a catastrophic breach—the Nebula Incident—where a rogue superintelligence threatened to seize control of global networks.

    Instead of retreating, they fused their expertise into a single mission: to create a new era of defense where human intuition meets machine intelligence. Through relentless research and quantum experimentation, they unlocked extraordinary abilities—transforming themselves into living embodiments of their technologies.

    • Jo Cybermind became the shield of the digital realm, wielding neural firewalls and cognitive encryption to repel any threat.
    • Jo SNAI mastered the art of predictive warfare, commanding AI sentinels and weaving a global cyber mesh to outsmart adversaries before they strike.

    Bound by purpose and powered by innovation, they vowed to protect the integrity of cyberspace. From that day forward, they were known as The Cyber Twins—guardians of security and intelligence in a world where every byte counts.

    “In a universe of infinite data, only two minds can keep the chaos in check. The Cyber Twins—where security meets intelligence.”

    Meet Jo Cybermind

    Jo Cybermind is the embodiment of strategic defense and cognitive brilliance. Her superpower lies in Nebula Shielding, a cutting-edge ability that creates impenetrable barriers against cyber threats. With her enhanced brain-computing interface, she can detect anomalies in milliseconds, neutralize ransomware attacks before they spread, and predict vulnerabilities before they even exist.

    Her moto: “Decode the Chaos.”

    Signature Abilities:

    • Quantum Threat Analysis: Scans billions of data points instantly to identify hidden risks.
    • Adaptive Firewalls: Deploys dynamic shields that evolve with every attack.
    • Cognitive Encryption: Encrypts sensitive data using AI-driven neural patterns, making it virtually unbreakable.

    Meet Jo SNAI

    Jo SNAI is the visionary architect behind intelligent systems and the unrivaled strategist of predictive algorithms. Her ultimate power, Security Nebula AI, transforms the battlefield of cyberspace into her domain. With this ability, she channels the limitless potential of machine learning to outthink and outmaneuver even the most sophisticated adversaries. Jo SNAI doesn’t just defend—she anticipates, adapts, and evolves.

    Her motto:
    “Intelligence isn’t just power, it’s protection.”

    Signature Abilities

    • AI Sentinels: Deploys autonomous guardians that patrol networks, neutralizing threats before they strike.
    • Behavioral Pattern Mapping: Reads the digital footprints of cybercriminals, predicting their next move with surgical precision.
    • Global Cyber Mesh: Weaves a resilient, interconnected shield across infrastructures, creating a fortress of security in the cloud and beyond.

    Together, They Are Unstoppable

    When Jo Cybermind and Jo SNAI join forces, they form an unbreakable alliance of logic and learning. Their synergy ensures that every byte of data remains secure, every algorithm stays ethical, and every user can trust the digital world. They are not just heroes—they are the future of cybersecurity and AI.

    “In a universe of infinite data, only two minds can keep the chaos in check. The Cyber Twins—where security meets intelligence. When chaos ruled the code, two minds rewrote destiny.”

    ➡️⏳🔜 Stay tuned. To be continue …

    📍 Microsoft Ignite 2025 – ✨Honored and Grateful!

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    Seeing my name on the Microsoft MVP & RD Wall 🏆 is a moment of pride and reflection. This recognition is not just about technology—it’s about the passion to share knowledge 📚, help others succeed 🤝, and build a strong community 🌍.

    My journey has been full of learning 📖, challenges 💪, and collaboration with incredible professionals who inspire me every day. Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way—you’ve made this possible! 🙏

    Here’s to continuing the mission of empowering others and driving innovation 🚀!

    Security Copilot inclusion in Microsoft 365 E5 subscription..The future of cybersecurity is here!

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    At Ignite 2025, Microsoft is announcing that Security Copilot agents will be directly built into the flow of work for security teams using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview.

    A dozen new agents are introduced across these products, to bring agentic defense across workflows, enabling autonomous and proactive protection.

    To make the agents easily accessible and help security teams get started more quickly, we’re excited to announce that Security Copilot will be available to all Microsoft 365 E5 customers.

    Rollout starts November 18, 2025, for existing Security Copilot customers with Microsoft 365 E5 as of November 18, 2025, and will continue in the upcoming months for all Microsoft 365 E5 customers. Customers will receive a 30-day advanced notification before activation. For more information on what’s included, see What capacity is included?.

    Welcome to a new era of cybersecurity: where security is ambient and autonomous, with agents built-in, easy-to-use, and ready to empower your team to stay ahead of threats.

    🚀 What an amazing session yesterday!

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    🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who joined our live event: Securing Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot! 💻✨

    It was such a pleasure to connect with so many of you, share ideas, and dive deep into how we can boost productivity while keeping security front and center. 🔐💡

    Your questions and engagement made the discussion truly insightful and interactive. This is exactly what makes these sessions so valuable—learning together and exchanging perspectives!

    🎥 Missed the session? No worries!

    We’ve got you covered. You can catch the full recording here 👇

    ✨ Grab a coffee ☕, sit back, and enjoy the insights—we hope you find some great takeaways to apply in your organization.

    💬 I’d love to hear from you:

    👉 How are you planning to use Microsoft 365 Copilot securely in your organization?

    👉 What challenges or opportunities do you see when combining AI and security?

    Drop your thoughts below! 👇💭 Let’s keep the conversation going and learn from each other.

    #Microsoft365 #Copilot #Security #Productivity #AI #ModernWorkplace #Innovation #FutureOfWork #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation

    📢 You’re Invited! M365 Copilot Data Protection, Security and Compliance

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    🚨 Live Event Alert! 🚨
    We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive live session where we’ll unpack some of the most pressing topics in the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem:

    🔐 Data Protection
    🛡️ Security & Compliance
    🤖 Responsible AI

    📅 Date: November 12
    🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m. EET (GMT +2)
    🔗 Join us live: https://lnkd.in/dqtspW5K

    Whether you’re an IT pro, security enthusiast, or just curious about the future of AI in the workplace, this session is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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    👀 Looking forward to seeing you there!