The new security tool, which can answer questions about vulnerabilities and reverse-engineer problems, is now in preview.
are reaching further into the tech industry.
Microsoft has added Security Copilot, a natural language chatbot that can write and analyze code, to its suite of products enabled by OpenAI’s GPT-4 generative AI model. Security Copilot, which was announced on Wednesday, is now in preview for select customers. Microsoft will release more information through its email updates about when Security Copilot might become generally available.
Jump to:
What is Microsoft Security Copilot?
How does Security Copilot help IT detect, analyze and mitigate threats?
Is cybersecurity run by AI safe?
Both attackers and defenders use OpenAI products What is Microsoft Security Copilot?
Microsoft Security Copilot is a natural language artificial intelligence data set that will appear as a prompt bar. This security tool will be able to:
Answer conversational questions such as “What are all the incidents in my enterprise?”
Write summaries.
Provide information about URLs or code snippets.
Point to sources for where the AI pulled its information from.
The AI is built on the OpenAI large language model, plus a security-specific model from Microsoft. That proprietary model draws from established and ongoing global threat intelligence. Enterprises already familiar with the Azure Hyperscale infrastructure line will find the same security and privacy features attached to Security Copilot.How does Security Copilot help IT detect, analyze and mitigate threats?Must-read security coverage
Top 10 open-source security and operational risks of 2023
As a cybersecurity blade, ChatGPT can cut both ways
Cloud security, hampered by proliferation of tools, has a “forest for trees” problem
Electronic data retention policy (TechRepublic Premium)
Microsoft positions Security Copilot as a way for IT departments to handle staff shortages and skills gaps. The cybersecurity field is “critically in need of more professionals,” said the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)². The worldwide gap between cybersecurity jobs and workers is 3.4 million, the consortium’s 2022 Workforce Study found.
Due to the skills gaps, organizations may look for ways to assist employees who are newer or less familiar with specific tasks.
