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Security, risk, protection, governance, accountability, lifecycle controls, and operating models for AI systems, models, applications, agents, and agent estates.
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Microsoft extended AI threat protection beyond AI applications to cover AI agents (in Preview) built with Microsoft Foundry Agent service - delivered through the Defender for AI Services plan in Defender for Cloud.
Feb 26, 2026
Library Management in the Microsoft Defender portal is a new way to centrally manage the scripts and files your SOC uses in Live Response.
Feb 18, 2026
Most of what I share here is about security, governance, and control. But if we want those conversations to be useful (and not turn into vague fear or hype), we need a shared picture of what the AI platform for work actually is.
Feb 06, 2026
AI is no longer “nice to have” in security operations. It’s quickly becoming the only practical way to keep up with attacker speed, alert volume, and fragmented signals across the digital estate.
Jan 25, 2026
💡 Building a SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) is not just about tools. It’s about designing a repeatable operating model that delivers consistent outcomes across customers, industries, and environments. Many SOCaaS discussions start too deep, too fast. Recently I’ve been asked for a simpler way to frame the Microsoft-aligned approach upfront. This infographic is a bird’s-eye view to…
Jan 20, 2026
AI gateway in Azure API Management is the control plane for GenAI APIs. It helps you establish robust security & compliance controls as traffic to backend AI models & tools are mediated.
Dec 15, 2025
Part 3 is addressing the inevitable next question: how do we govern AI itself so copilots and agents don’t become the newest - and quietest - exfiltration path? This is not a tooling problem. It’s a control problem.
Dec 12, 2025
In my new infographic, I unpack Microsoft Agent 365, introduced in early access at Ignite as the enterprise control plane for AI agents.
Dec 11, 2025
Microsoft Security Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 E5, what this means for customers? A simple scenario matrix is here to answer this question.
Nov 19, 2025
"Are we ready for the inevitable?". Part 2 is my practical answer: a human-in-control model where built-in intelligence across the Microsoft security stack and Security Copilot agents do the heavy lifting across identity, endpoints, data, cloud, and apps, all under clear guardrails.
Nov 14, 2025
CCS framework helps you protect, manage, and measure Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents - tying outcomes to controls, clarifying ownership, and sequencing a safe rollout.
Nov 07, 2025
Part 1 of a multi-part series: how unified SIEM+XDR, AI, and agents shift security to human-on-the-loop operations—automatic disruption, graph-based triage, and governed action.
Nov 03, 2025
Your next SOC teammate isn’t a human; it's an autonomous Security Copilot agent! Agents are currently available in the new Microsoft Security Store
Oct 06, 2025
Copilots are everywhere in Microsoft’s ecosystem, but customers and partners often ask the same questions: Which one do I need? What does it actually do? How much does it cost? All now being addressed in a single, simple infographic.
Sep 16, 2025
Azure AI Foundry’s Model Catalog introduces safety benchmarks - helping enterprises select, test, and secure AI models before deployment.
Aug 18, 2025
Quick Cards infographic detailing all security, compliance, and governance layers for building and safeguarding AI in Azure AI Foundry.
Aug 11, 2025
Copilot delivers measurable ROI by boosting productivity, inclusivity, and cultural impact—unlocking human potential beyond simple cost-per-seat analysis.
Aug 05, 2025
3rd edition infographic updates Microsoft Security’s portfolio with new integrations, previews, expanded CNAPP scope, AI posture features, data governance enhancements, and IoT security improvements.
Jul 30, 2025
