OCTOBER 22, 2025
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Search Smarter, Right Where You Work: Introducing Microsoft Teams AI Search

Search Smarter, Right Where You Work: Introducing Microsoft Teams AI Search
With Microsoft Teams AI Search, your organization can ask natural-language questions inside Teams and receive precise, AI-generated answers powered by Drata’s Trust Library

Security reviews don’t pause for tool switching. Whether it's a customer asking about encryption practices or a teammate looking for the latest penetration test results, the answers need to be fast, consistent, and accessible. That’s why we’re bringing Drata’s AI-powered Trust Library Search directly into Microsoft Teams—so trusted answers are always just a question away.

Lost Time and Missed Context

In fast-moving environments, delays often stem from the same bottlenecks: repeat questions to the GRC team, confusion over where to find approved documentation, and last-minute escalations during security reviews or sales calls. Information may live in the Trust Center or the company’s GRC platform—but the person who needs it is working in Microsoft Teams.

This disconnect forces context switching and slows down decisions. Teams lose valuable time chasing documents, asking redundant questions, or responding to security questionnaires with inconsistent answers. For GRC leaders, that means more interruptions, more follow-ups, and less time for strategic work.

Drata's Trust Library AI, Now in Microsoft Teams

With Microsoft Teams AI Search, your organization can ask natural-language questions inside Teams and receive precise, AI-generated answers powered by Drata’s Trust Library. Whether you’re looking for data handling practices, certification status, or policy details, the answer is now just a message away.

Each response is sourced from approved documentation and accessible via a link to the original file in the Drata Trust Center. Permission-aware access ensures users only see what they’re authorized to, while the AI engine continuously pulls from the most up-to-date content. Just as important, every answer can be shared within Teams to align quickly across stakeholders—no more switching platforms or waiting on GRC teams to weigh in.

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How Teams Use It: Real Scenarios Across Roles

For the Director of Compliance Every week, it's the same questions—about encryption, certifications, or policies. Instead of tracking down links or fielding interruptions, the Director of Compliance now relies on Microsoft Teams AI Search to make answers instantly available where stakeholders already work.

  • Team members ask their questions in Teams and get approved answers sourced from the Trust Library.

  • GRC interruptions drop noticeably as self-service becomes the new norm.

For the Security Analyst In the middle of a vendor security review, an analyst needs the date of the last penetration test and a link to the report. Rather than dig through shared folders or email threads, they ask in Teams and get exactly what they need.

  • AI search returns the test date, summary, and a link to the Trust Center app for source documentation.

  • The review moves forward without delay or dependency on other teams.

For Sales and Security Teams Working Together A sales engineer gets a tough question about data residency mid-call. They need to respond quickly but accurately—and confirm with Security. With Microsoft Teams AI Search, they ask the question in Teams, review the AI-suggested response, and loop in Security without switching platforms.

  • The sales rep shares the AI-generated answer in-thread with Security for validation.

  • The team responds quickly and confidently, keeping the deal in motion.

For Questionnaire Owners Handling Follow-Ups A vendor sends back a follow-up question that doesn’t fit the standard playbook. The questionnaire owner drops the question into Teams, and the AI offers relevant language pulled from past answers or documents. They tag teammates to refine and finalize the response.

  • Collaboration happens in-line, and the team lands on an approved answer fast.

  • The result: accurate, consistent communication without starting from scratch.

The Impact: Trusted Answers Without the Wait

By meeting users where they already work, Microsoft Teams AI Search eliminates the need for context switching or tool sprawl. Teams save time, avoid duplication, and move faster during sales conversations, internal reviews, or vendor assessments. GRC teams gain efficiency by reducing inbound requests, while stakeholders across the company gain confidence that their answers are aligned and sourced from approved materials.

This isn’t about adding another tool—it’s about removing the friction that slows teams down when they need answers the most.

Explore What's Possible

Microsoft Teams AI Search is available now. If your organization is already using Drata’s Trust Library and Microsoft Teams, you’re ready to unlock a faster, more scalable way to deliver trust—across every conversation.

Ready to see what it can do for you? Book a demo today.

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