Copilot for Government
Secure • Compliant • Mission-Ready
Expert guidance for deployment and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot & Copilot Studio in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments
with Microsoft Federal Cloud Solution Architects
(opinions are our own)
Guides
The foundational guide for understanding Microsoft 365 Copilot in government environments. Answers the essential questions: What is Copilot? How does it work? What's available in GCC, GCC High, and DoD? This is the starting point for executives, IT professionals, security teams, and end users alike.
The most critical guide for government Copilot deployments. Addresses the #1 question CSAs hear: "How do we ensure our data is protected?" Covers data security, compliance frameworks, permissions management, oversharing prevention, and audit capabilities specific to GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments.
A concise guide designed for government executives and senior leaders. Provides the strategic context, risk assessment, investment considerations, and success metrics needed to make informed decisions about Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption. Optimized for time-constrained leadership.
The comprehensive technical guide for IT professionals deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot in government environments. Covers prerequisites, licensing provisioning, configuration, pilot planning, and ongoing operations. Includes government-specific considerations for GCC, GCC High, and DoD.
The guide that drives actual value after deployment. Covers how government employees can effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps, craft effective prompts, and develop productivity patterns. Includes guidance for trainers, champions, and change management professionals.
Guide for building custom agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Covers the unique considerations for government environments, including GCC and GCC High availability, governance requirements, and secure development practices.
Series
Complete learning path for building custom copilots and extending M365 Copilot using Microsoft Copilot Studio in government environments.
Comprehensive security guidance for deploying and operating Microsoft 365 Copilot in government environments. Technical deep dives into security architecture and controls.
Strategic insights and leadership guidance for federal executives evaluating and adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot in government environments.
Step-by-step technical guidance for IT teams deploying M365 Copilot in government environments, from prerequisites through pilot to production rollout.
Fast, practical Copilot techniques federal employees can apply immediately. No lengthy tutorials—just quick wins that save time.
- Copilot Studio Fundamentals: Building Custom AI (2 videos, Updated Nov 01, 2025)
- Security Deep Dives: Protecting AI in Government (5 videos, Updated Oct 31, 2025)
- Executive Series: Copilot for Government Leaders (7 videos, Updated Nov 08, 2024)
- Deployment Guide Series: From Planning to Production (2 videos, Updated Oct 29, 2024)
- Quick Wins: Immediate Value from Copilot (4 videos, Updated Oct 15, 2024)
Videos
- What Microsoft 365 Copilot Is (And Isn't) (6:00, Nov 26, 2025)
- Why Copilot Security Feels Different (6:00, Nov 26, 2025)
- Building Your First Custom Copilot with Copilot Studio (18:30, Nov 01, 2025)
- GCC High Security Architecture for M365 Copilot (15:30, Oct 31, 2025)
- Executive Introduction to M365 Copilot for GCC (8:45, Nov 08, 2024)
- Prompt Engineering Best Practices for Government Users (9:50, Nov 05, 2024)
- Privacy Considerations and PII Protection with Copilot (11:25, Nov 01, 2024)
- Integrating On-Premises Data with Copilot in Hybrid Environments (14:20, Oct 29, 2024)
- Security Monitoring and Auditing for M365 Copilot (13:15, Oct 22, 2024)
- Quick Win: Using Copilot in Excel for Data Analysis (6:30, Oct 15, 2024)
- Change Management: Preparing Your Agency for Copilot (12:40, Oct 08, 2024)
- Quick Win: Summarizing Large Documents with Copilot (5:15, Sep 24, 2024)
- Measuring ROI: Quantifying M365 Copilot Value in Government (10:35, Sep 17, 2024)
- Data Loss Prevention Strategies for M365 Copilot (11:50, Sep 10, 2024)
- Introduction to Copilot Studio for Government Agencies (16:20, Sep 03, 2024)
- Using Copilot in Teams for Efficient Government Meetings (9:45, Aug 26, 2024)
- Building a Governance Framework for M365 Copilot in Government (13:25, Aug 19, 2024)
- DoD IL5 Compliance Considerations for M365 Copilot (14:45, Aug 12, 2024)
- Getting Started with Copilot in Word for Government Users (8:20, Aug 05, 2024)
- IT Prerequisites for M365 Copilot Deployment in GCC (12:15, Jul 22, 2024)