AI Security
Sécuriser les usages de l'IA avec une approche complète, du conseil stratégique à la protection opérationnelle, en garantissant une utilisation responsable, maîtrisée et conforme de l’IA.
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations work — and how attackers target them. AI systems deployed on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 introduce new security challenges: sensitive data processed by language models, model manipulation risks, prompt injection vulnerabilities, and regulatory obligations evolving rapidly under the EU AI Act and Swiss nLPD.
One Step Beyond addresses AI security from two complementary angles: securing the AI systems you build and deploy on Microsoft Azure, and governing the AI tools your organisation uses in Microsoft 365. As a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work & Security, our engineers implement Azure AI Content Safety, Microsoft Purview AI governance controls, and Responsible AI frameworks — ensuring that your AI deployments are secure, transparent, and compliant.
For organisations requiring strategic AI advisory, enterprise AI training, or AI agent development, we work with our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions — which partners with Xperience AI, a Swiss AI advisory firm headquartered in Meyrin (Geneva) specialising in responsible and tailored AI adoption.
Our AI Security Capabilities :
Securing AI Deployments on Microsoft Azure
AI workloads deployed on Azure — Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, Copilot Studio agents, and Power Platform AI Builder models — require the same security controls as any enterprise system: access governance, data protection, network isolation, and continuous monitoring.
Our engineers implement security controls for Azure AI deployments: Azure Private Endpoints for private connectivity to Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Entra ID RBAC for granular access control to AI resources, Azure Key Vault for API key and secret management, network security groups and Azure Virtual Network integration for AI workload isolation, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud coverage for AI workloads. Every Azure AI deployment we secure is configured with Swiss nLPD data residency using Azure Switzerland North (Zurich) or Switzerland West (Geneva) data centres.
Microsoft Purview — AI Governance & Data Protection
Microsoft Purview is the governance foundation for AI safety in Microsoft 365 environments. Before deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot or other AI tools that surface organisational data, sensitivity labels, data classification, and access rights must be in place — otherwise AI models may surface sensitive content that users are not authorised to access.
Our engineers implement Microsoft Purview AI governance controls as a prerequisite for safe AI deployment: sensitivity label taxonomies that classify and protect sensitive content, information barriers that prevent AI from surfacing content across organisational boundaries, data loss prevention policies for AI-generated content, and Microsoft Purview AI Hub — Microsoft’s dedicated control plane for governing AI usage across Microsoft 365. Purview AI Hub provides visibility into which AI applications are being used across your organisation, what data they are accessing, and whether their usage aligns with your governance policies.
Azure AI Content Safety
Azure AI Content Safety is Microsoft’s service for detecting harmful content in AI inputs and outputs — covering hate speech, violence, sexual content, and self-harm, as well as prompt injection attacks and jailbreak attempts that try to manipulate AI model behaviour. For organisations building custom AI applications on Azure OpenAI or deploying Copilot Studio agents, Azure AI Content Safety provides a critical safety layer that prevents AI systems from generating harmful outputs or being manipulated by adversarial inputs.
Our engineers integrate Azure AI Content Safety into AI application architectures — configuring content filters, severity thresholds, and custom blocklists appropriate for your use case and regulatory environment. For regulated Swiss organisations, Content Safety provides the technical evidence of harm prevention controls that the EU AI Act and FINMA AI governance guidance increasingly require.
Microsoft Copilot Security — Governing AI Usage in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot brings AI assistance directly into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams — but its usage introduces governance obligations: which users have Copilot access, what data Copilot can surface, how Copilot-generated content is classified and protected, and how Copilot interactions are audited.
Our engineers implement Copilot security governance as part of every Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment: Copilot readiness assessments that identify data oversharing risks before activation, sensitivity label and access rights remediation, Copilot interaction audit logging through Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Purview AI Hub configuration for ongoing Copilot usage monitoring. We also implement Microsoft Security Copilot for security operations teams — enabling AI-accelerated threat investigation and response within your security governance framework.
Responsible AI Framework & Governance
Responsible AI is not just a technology challenge — it is a governance and organisational challenge. Organisations that deploy AI without clear policies, accountability structures, and risk management processes expose themselves to regulatory risk under the EU AI Act, reputational damage from AI system failures, and compliance failures under nLPD data minimisation principles.
Our consultants implement Responsible AI frameworks aligned with Microsoft’s Responsible AI Standard — covering six core principles: fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. We define AI governance policies, establish AI review boards, implement human oversight procedures for high-risk AI applications, and create the documentation trail required for EU AI Act compliance assessments.
Strategic AI Advisory — via e-Xpert Solutions & Xperience AI
Securing AI starts with understanding it. For organisations requiring strategic AI advisory beyond the Microsoft technical layer, we work with our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions, which collaborates with Xperience AI — a Swiss AI advisory firm headquartered in Meyrin (Geneva) specialising in tailored and responsible AI adoption.
Through this collaboration, One Step Beyond clients can access:
AI Audit & Strategic Advisory — a structured assessment of your organisation’s current AI usage, readiness, and risk exposure, producing a prioritised adoption roadmap aligned with your security and compliance constraints.
Enterprise AI Training — customised training programmes for leadership, IT, and business teams covering AI fundamentals, responsible AI practices, data security in AI systems, and practical use case identification.
AI Agent Development — design and implementation of custom AI agents and automation workflows on Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI, with security and data governance built in from the outset.
These services are coordinated through our Swiss Expert Group partnership with e-Xpert Solutions — your single point of contact for the full AI security and advisory spectrum.
Why One Step Beyond for AI Security?
One Step Beyond brings certified Microsoft AI security expertise — Azure AI, Microsoft Purview, Copilot governance, and Responsible AI frameworks — combined with access to the strategic AI advisory depth available through our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions and their partnership with Xperience AI.
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work & Security, we implement AI security as an integral part of Microsoft cloud deployments — not as an afterthought. Every Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment we deliver includes a Purview governance layer. Every Azure AI workload we secure includes access controls, network isolation, and Content Safety integration. Every Responsible AI programme we implement is documented to produce the evidence that EU AI Act and FINMA compliance require.
For AI security monitoring, we connect through our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions, which operates the At-Defense SOC — certified ISO 27001 and covered by an ISAE 3000 report. For strategic AI advisory and training, e-Xpert Solutions’ partnership with Xperience AI provides the advisory depth that turns AI security from a technical control into an organisational capability.
We operate from our office in Gland (Vaud), serving organisations across French-speaking Switzerland and beyond.
Technologies We Work With :
Our AI security practice is built on the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 AI security platform:
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work & Security, we maintain certified expertise across Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Content Safety, Microsoft Purview AI Hub, Microsoft Security Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure Machine Learning, and the Microsoft Responsible AI Standard.
For strategic AI advisory and training, our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions works with Xperience AI — a Swiss AI advisory firm based in Meyrin (Geneva). xperience-ai.com
Ready to Secure Your AI Initiatives?
Whether you are preparing to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, securing Azure AI workloads, building a Responsible AI governance framework, or looking for strategic AI advisory through our Swiss Expert Group network, One Step Beyond is your trusted Microsoft-certified partner in Switzerland. Contact us to discuss your AI security challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions – AI Security in Switzerland
Q : What are the main security risks of AI deployments in Microsoft environments?
The main AI security risks in Microsoft cloud environments include: data oversharing through Microsoft 365 Copilot (Copilot surfaces data based on existing permissions — if access rights are too broad, sensitive data is exposed), prompt injection attacks (adversarial inputs that manipulate AI model behaviour to bypass safety controls or extract sensitive information), shadow AI usage (employees using unsanctioned AI tools that process corporate data without governance), model access control failures (inadequate RBAC for Azure OpenAI or Copilot Studio resources), and AI-assisted data exfiltration (attackers using AI interfaces to extract sensitive information at scale). One Step Beyond addresses all of these through Microsoft Purview, Azure AI Content Safety, Microsoft Entra ID access controls, and Sentinel-based AI threat monitoring.
Q : What is Microsoft Purview AI Hub?
Microsoft Purview AI Hub is Microsoft’s dedicated governance control plane for AI usage in Microsoft 365. It provides visibility into which AI applications are being used across your organisation — including Microsoft Copilot, third-party AI plugins, and shadow AI tools — what organisational data they are accessing, and whether their usage aligns with your data governance policies. It also surfaces AI-related data security risks, such as sensitive data being accessed by AI models without appropriate sensitivity labels. One Step Beyond configures Purview AI Hub as part of every Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment — ensuring that AI governance is operational from day one.
Q : What is the EU AI Act and does it apply to Swiss organisations?
The EU AI Act is a comprehensive regulatory framework governing AI development, deployment, and use within the European Union, entered into force in August 2024. Swiss organisations that develop AI systems sold or used in the EU, or that provide services to EU clients involving AI, are subject to its requirements. High-risk AI applications — including those used in financial services, healthcare, HR, and critical infrastructure — face the most stringent obligations: conformity assessments, technical documentation, human oversight, and transparency requirements. One Step Beyond helps Swiss organisations assess their EU AI Act exposure, implement the required technical controls within Microsoft Azure, and produce the documentation needed for compliance.
Q : What is Azure AI Content Safety and when is it needed?
Azure AI Content Safety is Microsoft’s AI-powered content moderation service that detects harmful content in text and images — including hate speech, violence, and prompt injection attacks. It is needed whenever an organisation deploys a custom AI application on Azure OpenAI or Copilot Studio that accepts user input or generates content visible to users. Without content safety controls, AI applications can be manipulated to generate harmful outputs or surface sensitive content through adversarial prompting. For regulated organisations, Azure AI Content Safety provides the technical evidence of harm prevention controls that the EU AI Act and FINMA AI governance guidance require.
Q : How can One Step Beyond clients access Xperience AI's services?
Xperience AI is a Swiss AI advisory firm based in Meyrin (Geneva) that partners with e-Xpert Solutions — our Swiss Expert Group partner. One Step Beyond clients who require strategic AI advisory, enterprise AI training, or AI agent development can access these services through our Swiss Expert Group partnership with e-Xpert Solutions, which coordinates the engagement with Xperience AI. This gives One Step Beyond clients a seamless path from Microsoft AI security implementation to strategic AI advisory — all within the Swiss Expert Group ecosystem.
Q : Where is One Step Beyond based?
One Step Beyond is headquartered in Gland (Vaud) — Route de Cité-Ouest 2, 1196 Gland, telephone +41 22 995 96 12. The company also operates an office in Budapest (Hungary). As part of Swiss Expert Group, One Step Beyond collaborates with e-Xpert Solutions (Geneva, Lausanne) — which partners with Xperience AI for AI advisory services — and eb-Qual (Givisiez, Kloten).
