Research Article
Security and Privacy Implications of Microsoft 365 Copilot and GenAI Integration in Enterprise Environments
Pullaiah Chowdary Vutla*
,
Triveni Yenugu
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
66-74
Received:
14 November 2025
Accepted:
8 June 2026
Published:
26 June 2026
Abstract: The introduction of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into the world of enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a crucial development in digital transformation. As one of the highest-performing applications of large language models (LLMs) to productivity software, Microsoft 365 Copilot is a product that promises productivity-level efficiency to increase but at the same time presents a difficult compound pose on the security and privacy issue. The paper has used a secondary qualitative study to review the threat climate of Copilot, privacy-leakage threats, and governance. The study uncovers several vectors of concern by combining technical documentation evidence, regulatory frameworks, and previous scholarly research that the focus of AI-based prompt injection, unintentional data synthesis, and accidental cross-tenant exposure. Findings indicate that Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) offer basic protection but are not very effective against moving GenAI workflows that constantly consume and recreate sensitive enterprise data. As can be seen, a comparison with Google Workspace Duet AI and Salesforce Einstein shows that the risks are not specific to any platform but are common to all SaaS environments that are augmented by AI. The article summarizes that AI-conscious and holistic governance strategy, consisting of technical, organizational, and regulatory controls, is the key to reducing the vulnerability of the enterprise level, as well as maintaining the productivity gains of GenAI integration.
Abstract: The introduction of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into the world of enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a crucial development in digital transformation. As one of the highest-performing applications of large language models (LLMs) to productivity software, Microsoft 365 Copilot is a product that promises productivity-level effic...
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Research Article
Digitizing Print and Electronic Resources of Mid-Level Colleges as a New Norm: Challenges and Opportunities in Nyeri County
Lucy Wanene Mugera*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
75-81
Received:
27 November 2025
Accepted:
29 December 2025
Published:
22 July 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajist.20261002.12
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Abstract: Rationale of the study - In the field of library and information science, digitization is no more a novel notion, but it is still a difficult problem to solve. Digitization is the procedure that deals with selecting, processing, changing analogue to digital form, describing, storing, archiving, and disseminating information through a collection of administrative and technical processes and activities. With technological innovations, Digitisation has emerged as a real and practical requirement., allowing for greater access to information sources at anytime, anywhere, and in any location. The objectives including; digitization of mid-level colleges, skills and competencies required for digitization, challenges for digitization and finally propose possible ways to combat issues in digitizing of information resources. Methodology - The study adopted a descriptive research design. This survey included seven librarians and institution managers from seven different libraries. A questionnaire for librarians and an interview schedule for managers were used to collect data. The population of both library workers and managers was chosen by means of a census sampling method. The population of both library workers and managers was selected by use of census sampling procedure since the number was small and manageable. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS Version 25, while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The results were presented in tables and frequencies. Findings – The study findings revealed the need for library resource digitization that is primarily for protecting collection in danger of extinction, improving the visibility of colleges outputs, Improving the timeless availability of library resources, then promoting remote access to all library users in the selected college libraries, according to the analysis. The results demonstrated that digitalization of library resources in mid-level college libraries is extremely low, and the librarians who work on digitizing library materials lack the necessary training the requisite abilities. Challenges included power supply, database security, infrastructure to manage the process of digitization, staff ability to oversee the process, users' dependence on convectional library materials, as well as methods for improving library resource digitization. Implications – The study recommends that there should be setting up backup power sources including; standby power generators, solar-powered systems, Utility power networks, and so on, as well as installing malware, anti-virus, and hack-proof software. Originality – Whereas other researches concentrated on digitization of library materials in universities, this study focused solely on digitization of library resources in mid-level colleges.
Abstract: Rationale of the study - In the field of library and information science, digitization is no more a novel notion, but it is still a difficult problem to solve. Digitization is the procedure that deals with selecting, processing, changing analogue to digital form, describing, storing, archiving, and disseminating information through a collection of ...
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