EP4 - Microsoft Purview DSPM: See Your Data Risks with Anders Olsson

In this episode of the AI Governance & Data Security Show, hosts Nikki Chapple and Ryan John Murphy are joined by Anders Olsson, Data Security Specialist at Onevinn, to explore Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and how organisations can gain greater visibility into their data risks. As organisations adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI technologies, understanding where sensitive data exists, who can access it, how it is being used, and where the greatest risks lie has never been more important. Microsoft Purview DSPM brings together insights from Microsoft 365, AI applications, endpoints, user activity, data classification, and security controls to help organisations identify, prioritise, and reduce risk. In this conversation, we discuss how DSPM supports data security, compliance, and AI governance initiatives by providing visibility into oversharing, risky user activity, sensitive data exposure, Shadow AI usage, and information protection effectiveness. We also explore how DSPM works alongside Endpoint DLP, Activity Explorer, Defender for Cloud Apps, sensitivity labels, collection policies, and Microsoft Purview reporting to deliver actionable insights that support better security and governance decisions. Whether you're responsible for Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI Governance, Data Security, Compliance, Risk Management, or Information Protection, this episode provides practical guidance for improving your organisation's data security posture. In This Episode ✅ What Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is ✅ Why DSPM is about more than AI observability ✅ How to identify sensitive data risks across Microsoft 365 ✅ Reducing oversharing and improving data security posture ✅ Why classification, sensitivity labels, and sensitive information types still matter ✅ Improving data discovery through collection policies ✅ Monitoring Shadow AI and third-party AI applications with Endpoint DLP ✅ Using Activity Explorer to investigate risky data activity ✅ Prioritising remediation based on business risk ✅ Enabling better conversations between security teams and business owners Key Takeaway You cannot protect what you cannot see. Microsoft Purview DSPM helps organisations understand and prioritise data risks by combining signals from sensitive data discovery, user activity, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, AI usage, Endpoint DLP, and security recommendations. The real value comes from using that visibility to identify high-risk data, reduce oversharing, improve classification, engage business stakeholders, and take meaningful action to better protect sensitive information. Guest Anders Olsson - Data Security Specialist, Onevinn 🔗 LinkedIn:   / mranders   Resources 🔗 Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pur... 🔗 Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pur... 🔗 Microsoft Learn: Get started with Endpoint DLP https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pur... About the AI Governance & Data Security Show The AI Governance & Data Security Show helps organisations securely adopt AI, protect sensitive data, govern information, and reduce risk across Microsoft 365. Hosted by: 🎙️ Nikki Chapple Principal Cloud Architect | Microsoft MVP 🔗 LinkedIn:   / nikkichapple   🎙️ Ryan John Murphy Data Security Specialist 🔗 LinkedIn:   / ryanjmurphym365consultant   Subscribe for discussions on: 🔐 Microsoft Purview 🤖 Microsoft 365 Copilot ✅ AI Governance 🛡️ Data Security 🚨 Insider Risk Management 📋 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 🏷️ Information Protection 📊 Compliance & Risk Management 👍 If you found this episode useful, please like, subscribe and share it with your colleagues. 💬 Have questions, experiences, or feedback about Microsoft Purview DSPM? Leave a comment below. #MicrosoftPurview #DSPM #DataSecurity #AIGovernance #Microsoft365 #MicrosoftCopilot #InformationProtection #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #Compliance