AI Governance and Data Security Show

Episode 17: Insider Risk Real World Examples with Tatu Seppälä

AI Governance and Data Security Show

Show Notes

In this episode, Tatu shares his recent experiences of deploying Microsoft Insider Risk Management and provides real-world examples of how the solution has helped organisations identify and mitigate insider threats. He also offers valuable tips and tricks for building an effective insider risk management program that can help organisations safeguard their critical assets and intellectual property.

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