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

Effective AI agent governance starts with getting two things right: the opportunity and the risk. 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.

What 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 AI Agent 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.

Resources Mentioned

• Microsoft Agent 365
• Microsoft Entra Agent ID
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Defender for Agents
• ISO 42001 — AI Management Framework

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.

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. Ideal for IT Leaders, Security Teams, CIOs, Digital Transformation Officers, Compliance Professionals, and anyone implementing AI in their organization.