# The Truth About Microsoft Security and Copilot Readiness with Åsne Holtklimpen [MVP/MCT]

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Podcast: [M365.FM - Modern work, security, and productivity with Microsoft 365](https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214)
Published: 2026-05-09T04:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

AI adoption is accelerating across every industry, but many organizations are still asking the same critical question: Are we truly ready for Microsoft Copilot? In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Microsoft MVP and MCT Åsne Holtklimpen to uncover the real truth about Microsoft Security, Copilot readiness, data governance, and why AI is exposing long-hidden problems inside Microsoft 365 environments. MICROSOFT COPILOT IS NOT CREATING SECURITY RISKS — IT IS REVEALING THEM This episode goes far beyond the usual AI buzzwords. Instead of focusing only on productivity gains, Åsne explains why organizations must first understand their data, secure their environments, and establish proper governance before fully embracing Microsoft Copilot, AI agents, and automation tools. From SharePoint oversharing to sensitivity labels, Purview, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust strategies, this conversation is packed with practical insights for IT leaders, Microsoft 365 administrators, CIOs, CISOs, consultants, and business decision-makers. Åsne shares real-world experiences from working with organizations across the Nordic region, helping companies prepare their Microsoft 365 tenants for AI adoption while balancing productivity with security and compliance. The discussion highlights one important reality: Copilot does not create security problems — it exposes the problems that already exist. Overexposed SharePoint sites, outdated files, broken permissions, forgotten Teams channels, and uncontrolled sharing become significantly more visible once AI tools can access organizational data at scale. HOW MICROSOFT PURVIEW, SENSITIVITY LABELS, AND DLP SUPPORT AI SECURITY The conversation also dives deep into why Microsoft Purview plays a crucial role in modern AI…

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