Swapnil Sawant Senior Data Security Specialist, Information Governance

Swapnil Sawant is a seasoned Information Security professional with over a decade of expertise spanning banking, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Currently leading data protection initiatives at Epiq, he specializes in pragmatic Microsoft Purview advisory and hands-on deployments for compliance-driven environments. Swapnil’s distinguished career includes key roles such as Security Researcher II at Microsoft, where he advanced Insider Risk Management and developed threat detection capabilities that correlate Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with insider-risk indicators. He has spearheaded enterprise data protection programs at Aptiv and Honeywell, successfully managing large-scale DLP migrations, alert tuning, and governance workflows tailored for operational realities.

Known for transforming policy into tangible, measurable outcomes, Swapnil excels in AI data protection and operationalizing Microsoft Purview to help organizations design policies, refine detections, and build resilient insider-risk strategies. His collaborative approach has enabled cross-functional teams to address evolving security challenges.

Swapnil also holds multiple Microsoft certifications, including Security Operations Analyst Associate and Information Protection Administrator Associate. These skills underscore his commitment to advancing data security and Information Governance in dynamic business environments.