AI Agents at Work | Getting the Opportunity Right Without Getting the Risk Wrong

AI Agents at Work: Getting the Opportunity Right Without Getting the Risk Wrong Join James Wright, CTO at Executech, and David Branscome, Global Partner Solutions Architect at Microsoft, as they explore how to safely deploy AI agents in your organization while maximizing productivity and minimizing risk. 🎯 In This Webinar, You'll Learn: ✓ What AI agents are and how they differ from general AI tools ✓ The critical importance of "human-in-the-loop" decision-making for agents ✓ Real-world risks: prompt injection, shadow AI, data exfiltration, and more ✓ Microsoft's governance framework: Identity, Data Policies, and Behavioral Monitoring ✓ How to establish a baseline governance strategy with your current Microsoft licensing ✓ Practical steps to implement sustainable AI programs with confidence 🔐 Key Governance Topics Covered: • Agent Identity & Inventory Management (Entra Agent ID) • Data Security & Sensitivity Labels (Microsoft Purview) • Behavioral Monitoring & Anomaly Detection (Microsoft Defender) • Retention & Audit Logs for compliance • Lifecycle Management for agents 📊 Industry Context: Over 2,400 AI-related laws have been submitted to state legislatures. Regulatory compliance standards like ISO 42001, HIPAA, PCI, and NIST 800-171 now require frameworks for AI governance. This webinar explains how Microsoft's platform helps you meet these requirements. ⚠️ Real Risks Discussed: Learn from actual incidents where AI implementations went wrong—including organizations that lost their entire infrastructure due to improper security controls. Understand how proper governance prevents these catastrophes. 💡 Actionable Takeaways: Don't let perfect be the enemy of started Governance doesn't slow deployment—it enables sustainable, confident scaling Three concrete steps to get governance in place in weeks, not months How to conduct an AI assessment for your organization 🤝 About the Speakers: James Wright is CTO at Executech, helping organizations navigate their AI transformation journey while implementing Microsoft best practices. David Branscome leads security and compliance initiatives at Microsoft, specializing in AI governance and identity management. 📌 Timestamps: 0:09 - Welcome & Introduction 2:06 - AI Governance & Strategy Overview 5:13 - The Two Non-Negotiables of AI Implementation 7:54 - Real-World AI Risks & Case Studies 14:54 - Understanding AI Agents 16:17 - Microsoft's Governance Framework 17:28 - The Three Critical Questions for AI Governance 23:59 - Agent Identity & Inventory Management 31:25 - Data Security & Sensitivity Labels 34:34 - Behavioral Monitoring & Threat Detection 42:07 - Real-World Governance Scenario 47:34 - Getting Started: Your Practical Baseline 50:07 - Next Steps & Offers 🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Executech.com - Learn more about AI implementation services • Microsoft Agent 365 (Released May 1, 2026) • Microsoft Entra Agent ID • Microsoft Purview • Microsoft Defender for Agents • ISO 42001 - AI Management Framework 💬 Key Quotes: "Don't let perfect be the enemy of started." - David Branscome "Governance doesn't slow you down—it makes your deployment sustainable." - David Branscome "The ones with governance frameworks move forward faster with confidence that their risk is lower." - James Wright Whether you're just exploring AI for your organization or already implementing agents, this webinar provides essential insights into building secure, compliant, and effective AI systems. ✅ Perfect for: IT Leaders, Security Teams, CIOs, Digital Transformation Officers, Compliance Professionals, and anyone implementing AI in their organization.