Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals
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Microsoft is expanding its generative AI-based Security Copilot by introducing 11 new AI agents—six created by Microsoft and five by partners—to assist IT teams overwhelmed by escalating security threats. These agents enhance security protocols and align with Microsoft's Zero Trust framework, offering features like the 'Phishing Triage' for alert management and 'Conditional Access Optimization Agent' for refining user access policies. Launched a year ago, Security Copilot is designed for flexibility in both standalone and integrated uses, leveraging machine speed and natural language processing to enhance security outcomes effectively.
"This is just the beginning; our security AI research is pushing the boundaries of innovation, and we are eager to continuously bring even greater value to our customers at the speed of AI."
Microsoft is adding 11 agents, six developed by them and five by partners, to the Security Copilot to help tackle increasing security threats.
The generative AI-powered Security Copilot aims to improve security outcomes at machine speed and scale using natural language models.
All new agents are purpose-built for security and aligned with Microsoft's Zero Trust framework, learning from feedback to better adapt to workloads.
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