Level 1: Building Your Data Governance Strategy to Win

The webinar is hosted by Mike Engels and Jared Burnett, who discuss the importance of designing and implementing a data governance strategy, understanding the risks associated with unmanaged data, and managing security and compliance with tools like Microsoft Purview.

Key points from the webinar include:

• The definition and significance of data governance in ensuring data quality, availability, usability, integrity, and security.
• The challenges faced by organizations in aligning data governance with business goals, overcoming cultural resistance, and balancing data accessibility with security and privacy.
• Strategies for starting a data governance program, including identifying data assets, defining goals, building a team, selecting a framework, and documenting policies.
• The role of Microsoft Purview in auditing risk, tagging data, applying restrictions, and tracking compliance to regulations and standards.
• The benefits of using Microsoft Purview for data governance, such as simplified management, robust protections, and compatibility with third-party tools.

This session is part one of a longer series covering all aspects of data governance and Microsoft Purview and emphasizes that data governance is a cornerstone of modern business strategy, enabling better decision-making and compliance with regulations. 

Other sessions in this series: 

• Session 2
• Session 3
• Bonus Session

Additional data governance resources: 

• Level Up Your Data Governance Strategy to Prepare for Copilot for Microsoft 365
• Power up with Microsoft Purview: How to Create and Manage a Winning Data Governance Strategy
• The Quest to Securing Your Data Starts with a Strategic Roadmap
• Crafting the Perfect Microsoft Purview Deployment Strategy