Microsoft Introduces 11 AI-Driven Agents to Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts

The new agents, part of the Security Copilot program, aim to automate high-volume tasks and bolster defenses against escalating cyber threats, with previews launching in April 2025.

Microsoft unveiled six in-house AI agents and five developed with partners like OneTrust and Aviatrix to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
The agents are designed to autonomously manage tasks such as phishing triage, vulnerability monitoring, and data loss prevention, reducing workloads for IT teams.
The Security Copilot program integrates with Microsoft's Zero Trust framework, ensuring data access is limited to specific tasks to address privacy concerns.
Enhanced phishing protection for Microsoft Teams, including malicious URL and attachment blocking, will roll out alongside the AI agents next month.
Adoption of the program has been slower than anticipated, with organizations citing concerns over data handling, licensing costs, and AI reliability.