Microsoft to Launch Copilot for Security Globally

Microsoft has announced the global launch of its Microsoft Copilot for Security. 

The company describes it as the first generative AI solution designed for security and IT professionals, aimed at improving threat detection, accelerating response times, and bolstering team expertise. 

The new solution will be available April 1, 2024, the company said.

According to Microsoft, Copilot for Security leverages vast amounts of data, including over 78 trillion security signals processed daily, combined with advanced language models to generate customized insights and action recommendations.

Study Results: Efficacy and Acceptance Among Security Professionals

According to Microsoft’s second economic study on Copilot for Security, security analysts who used the tool were 22% faster and 7% more accurate in their tasks than those who did not.

Additionally, 97% of these analysts expressed a preference to continue using Copilot for their future tasks, the company said. 

New Features and Global Availability

The company has introduced a pay-as-you-go licensing model for the offering, intending to broaden access to the tool across different sizes and types of organizations. 

The announcement also highlighted new features and integrations for Copilot for Security, including custom promptbooks, knowledge base integrations, and support for multiple languages. 

With its global availability, Copilot for Security will support multiple languages, which will help facilitate adoption in different regions, according to the company.