Explore the opportunities of AI without losing sight of the risks.
Businesses are moving quickly to explore how Artificial Intelligence can improve productivity, support growth and create new ways of working. But as interest in tools like Microsoft Copilot grows, many organisations are still trying to understand what AI adoption looks like in practice, and how to approach it without introducing unnecessary risk.
In this on-demand webinar, CWSI and Microsoft take a practical look at the opportunities and challenges that come with adopting generative AI across the workplace.
Paul Conaty, Secure Data Practice Lead at CWSI, is joined by Mirna Atef Youssef, Enterprise Modern Workplace Specialist at Microsoft, to explore how AI is beginning to shape day-to-day business operations, where tools like Microsoft Copilot can add value, and what organisations should consider before wider deployment.
This session includes a live Microsoft Copilot demonstration alongside practical guidance on preparing your organisation for AI adoption in a more structured and manageable way.
In this session you’ll learn:
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The future of AI for business.
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The ins and outs of Microsoft Copilot, including a live demonstration.
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The risks associated with adopting AI technologies.
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Practical ways to mitigate AI-related risks.
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How to prepare your organisation for generative AI.
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Considerations for secure and responsible AI adoption.
Speakers
Paul Conaty
Secure Data Practice Lead, CWSI
Paul Conaty is Secure Data Practice Lead at CWSI, one of Europe’s leading mobile and cloud security specialists. With over 20 years of experience across engineering, technical, and management roles, he provides strategic and tactical security guidance to organisations in Ireland and globally.
A recognised thought leader in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, Paul advises public and private sector organisations on mitigating cyber risks. He offers practical strategies for protecting company data, from identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening IT infrastructure to implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and training employees on phishing threats. He is also an Ambassador for the GDPR Awareness Coalition, advocating for greater awareness of data privacy obligations under GDPR.
Mirna Atef Youssef
Enterprise Modern Workplace Specialist, Microsoft
Mirna Atef Youssef is an Enterprise Modern Workplace Specialist at Microsoft, helping organisations explore how modern workplace technologies can transform the way people work, collaborate and stay productive.
With particular expertise in Microsoft 365 and Copilot, Mirna helps organisations understand how AI can be applied to everyday work to unlock productivity and support new ways of working. She brings a practical perspective on adopting generative AI, from identifying valuable use cases to preparing organisations for successful and responsible adoption.
