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Designing a Strategy for Balancing Innovation and Security in AI for Education

Schools and higher education institutions worldwide are introducing AI to help their students and staff create solutions and develop innovative AI skills. As your institution expands its AI capabilities, it’s essential to design a strategy that balances innovation and security. This balance can be achieved using tools like Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune, which prioritize protecting sensitive data and securing AI applications.

The principles of Trustworthy AI—fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability—are central to Microsoft Security’s approach. Security teams can use these principles to prepare for AI implementation. Watch the video to learn how Microsoft Security builds a trustworthy foundation for developing and using AI.

Building Trust in AI

Microsoft runs on trust, and trust must be earned and maintained. Our pledge is to identify areas for improvement, and align with your priorities to maximum value.

The AI Readiness Wizard is designed to guide you through this process. Use the assessment to:

* Evaluate your current state.
* Identify gaps in your AI strategy.
* Plan actionable next steps.

This structured assessment helps you reflect on your current practices and identify key areas to prioritize as you shape your strategy. You’ll also find resources at every stage to help you advance and support your progress.

Prioritizing Security and Compliance

As your AI program evolves, prioritizing security and compliance from the start is essential. Microsoft tools such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune help ensure your AI applications and data are innovative, secure, and trustworthy by design. Get started with the next step in securing your AI future by using the AI Readiness Wizard to evaluate your current preparedness and develop a strategy for successful AI implementation. Get started with Microsoft Security to build a secure, trustworthy AI program that empowers your students and staff.

Learn more about Microsoft Security’s approach to Trustworthy AI and how to implement it in your institution.


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