NEWS  Security  March 14, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Last year Microsoft announced Security Copilot, an innovative service designed to harness the power of generative AI in aiding security professionals and administrators with their daily tasks. Now, in a recent blog post, Microsoft has unveiled the next phase of this groundbreaking initiative, with the slightly rebranded Copilot for Security set to become generally available as of April 1.

This release marks a pivotal moment in the cybersecurity landscape, promising enhanced incident response, streamlined malware analysis, and improved task efficiency for security practitioners worldwide.

At its core, Copilot for Security focuses on four key features tailored to meet the pressing needs of cybersecurity professionals. Firstly, it provides succinct summaries for security incidents, enabling rapid comprehension and response to emerging threats. Additionally, the service leverages advanced analytics to identify root causes behind security events, empowering organizations to preemptively address vulnerabilities.

One of the most notable capabilities of Copilot for Security is its capacity to reverse engineer malware scripts, pinpointing weaknesses and fortifying defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks.

Furthermore, users can utilize Copilot to craft detailed, step-by-step workflows for handling various security tasks, ranging from incident investigation to breach containment.

Beyond its core functionalities, Microsoft is poised to offer an array of supplementary services alongside the general availability launch of Copilot for Security. These include multilingual support for 25 languages, customizable promptbooks for storing frequently used text prompts, and more. Notably, insights gleaned from a survey of early access program participants underscore the tangible benefits of Copilot for Security, with users reporting a 22% increase in task efficiency and a 7% percent improvement in task accuracy, alongside overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding future usage.

In terms of pricing, Microsoft adopts a consumption-based model, charging $4 per "security compute unit", catering to both standalone users and those integrating Copilot into existing Microsoft security products. This flexible pricing strategy ensures accessibility and scalability, aligning with the diverse needs of organizations across industries.

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