Data security solutions are the brakes for organizations; they allow them to quickly take advantage of the latest technological innovations, knowing that they have a safety mechanism to keep their data secure. The latest model to roll out of the technological assembly line is GenAI apps, particularly ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot, and they are here to stay.  

Many organizations, especially those in highly regulated industries such as healthcare and finance, as well as those managing PII and PCI information, such as retail and education, are crafting their ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft Copilot deployment strategies. As part of their strategy, they need to incorporate mechanisms to ensure they meet regulatory mandates, as non-regulatory compliance can be disastrous. 

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is that mechanism. It allows organization to accelerate ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft Copilot deployments, while ensuring they remain compliant.  

Here’s how. 

• Comprehensive Data Discovery- Quickly discover massive amounts of data across your digital estate. Identify where all your sensitive data resides, who has access to it, and how it’s being accessed. Without visibility into where your regulated data like PII and PCI reside, compliance with regulatory mandates is compromised and the risk of data breaches increase. 
   
• Accurate Data classification- Once data is discovered, proper classification is required. This helps map out the data flow and identify the types of restrictions that are needed, such as restricting distribution rights. Proper data classification also helps apply the applicable data loss prevention (DLP) polices after GenAI deployments. 
   
• Monitoring And Risk Assessment- DSPM solutions deliver monitoring capabilities and risk assessments that notify administrators of potential vulnerabilities and threats. For instance, spot PII data at risk of exposure or sensitive data being overshared, this helps organizations with compliance management. 
   
• Workflow Orchestration- Break down data silos and gain buy-in from key stakeholders by tracking data ownership and accountability.  DSPM enhances data access controls by ensuring that data actions align with the broader data strategy.  

Before deploying GenAI, organizations must ensure their data is secure and ready. Start with data discovery, classification, and cataloguing of data assets. Implement strict governance policies and access controls and ensure data is stored in compliance with regulatory mandates. Regularly monitor data usage for risks. This framework will help mitigate compliance issues with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and more. 

The Forcepoint difference: 

Forcepoint DSPM has tight integration with OpenAI with its ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API. The integration allows for the monitoring of data interactions within the ChatGPT environment, helping in regulatory compliance. The Forcepoint DSPM GenAI Oversight dashboard maps the data flow and user behavior, enhancing the tracking of activities and enforcement of geographical restrictions. This proactive strategy helps organizations prevent data breaches and simplifies compliance efforts. 

Microsoft Copilot depends on Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) tagging, hence accurate data classification is crucial. Incorrect or missing tags can cause considerable issues, including non-regulatory compliance. Forcepoint DSPM also verifies MPIP classifiers and applies them to unclassified documents or corrects them using AI Mesh technology. Forcepoint DSPM also assesses Copilot deployment readiness by reviewing the types of sensitive data the organization has, where it is located, who has access to it, and identifying any associated risks. 

Data security is complex, but it shouldn't hold your business back. Forcepoint’s data security solutions can accelerate your AI transformation journey, ensuring your organization is prepared in this new AI era. Learn more about safeguarding your AI transformation.