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AI Security Heatmap: Practical Controls and Accelerated Response with Microsoft. Overview  As organizations scale generative AI, two motions must advance in lockstep: hardening the AI stack (“Security for AI”) and using AI to supercharge SecOps (“AI for Security”). This post is a practical map—covering assets, common attacks, scope, solutions, SKUs, and ownership—to help you ship AI safely and investigate faster.      Why both motions matter, at the same time  Security for AI (hereafter ‘ Secure AI’ ) guards prompts, models, apps, data, identities, keys, and networks; it adds governance and monitoring around GenAI workloads (including indirect prompt injection from retrieved documents and tools). Agents add complexity because one prompt can trigger multiple actions, increasing the blast radius if not constrained.   AI for Security uses Security Copilot with Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Entra, and threat... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/g4AWKaXb

📍 How does your network intelligence measure up? AI offers a path to efficiency in threat investigation. Check out the trends and tools for Microsoft 365. #microsoft365 #Cybersec #CyberAttack https://bit.ly/46ZGvAd

🔍 Implications for Microsoft’s AI-First Model 1. Attack Surface Explosion Every AI connector, plugin, or telemetry pipeline adds new entry points for adversaries. 2. Supply Chain Fragility AI integrations often rely on multiple third-party APIs; one weak link can compromise entire ecosystems. 3. Telemetry & Data Exposure AI models thrive on data, but over-privileged APIs may leak sensitive information beyond intended scope. 4. Lifecycle Gaps Legacy systems that remain connected after support ends create an exploitable bridge between old and new environments. 🧩 The Security Imperative We can’t ignore the innovation that AI brings but we also can’t treat AI integration as a “feature upgrade.” It’s an attack surface transformation. Organizations need to: ✅ Map and monitor all AI-connected APIs ✅ Enforce least-privilege access and token hygiene ✅ Perform continuous red teaming against AI and API layers ✅ Demand transparency from vendors on how AI features collect, store, and process data  Final Thoughts The future of operating systems isn’t about just running software — it’s about running intelligent, connected systems. But with that evolution comes accountability. Microsoft, and every enterprise adopting AI-first platforms, must recognize that every endpoint, API, and model call is now part of the cybersecurity perimeter. As we’ve seen from recent API breaches, connectivity without security is the fastest path to compromise. The next major data breach may not come from human error — it may come from the AI systems we helped train. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #AI #AppSec #APISecurity #Microsoft #OWASP #DataSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #Pentesting #CyberRisk

AI Security Ideogram: Practical Controls and Accelerated Response with Microsoft. Overview  As organizations scale generative AI, two motions must advance in lockstep: hardening the AI stack (“Security for AI”) and using AI to supercharge SecOps (“AI for Security”). This post is a practical map—covering assets, common attacks, scope, solutions, SKUs, and ownership—to help you ship AI safely and investigate faster.      Why both motions matter, at the same time  Security for AI (hereafter ‘ Secure AI’ ) guards prompts, models, apps, data, identities, keys, and networks; it adds governance and monitoring around GenAI workloads (including indirect prompt injection from retrieved documents and tools). Agents add complexity because one prompt can trigger multiple actions, increasing the blast radius if not constrained.   AI for Security uses Security Copilot with Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Entra, and threat... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/gyB-hHRs

🚨 Agentic AI Is Redefining Security Operations — And It’s Closer to Our World Than Ever 🚨 As someone working in Azure Monitoring & Observability, I’m excited to see how Microsoft is transforming Microsoft Sentinel into an agentic AI-driven platform. This evolution goes far beyond traditional SIEM — it introduces AI agents capable of reasoning, correlating signals, and even acting autonomously to support defenders. What stands out to me 👇 🔍 Unified Context with Sentinel Data Lake & Graph No more siloed signals — telemetry, identities, assets, and security events are brought together for true end-to-end visibility. 🤖 Model Context Protocol (MCP) & Security Copilot Integration Security teams can now build custom agents (no-code or using GitHub Copilot) to automate investigation, triage, and insights — similar to how we build observability logic with Prometheus, OTel, or Kusto. 🛡️ Security for AI: Guardrails & Trust With agents comes responsibility — Microsoft introduces controls for prompt injection, PII protection, and enforcing agent boundaries. 💭 My Take: This marks the beginning of SOC operations working hand-in-hand with autonomous AI agents — just like how we’ve seen automation reshape cloud operations. The intersection of Observability + AI + Security is becoming real, and this is where our skills must evolve. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/erVAgNMh --- #Azure #MicrosoftSentinel #AgenticAI #CyberSecurity #Observability #MicrosoftSecurity #AIOps #AzureMonitor #SOC #FutureOfWork

Microsoft 365 Copilot just got smarter. You can now choose Anthropic models like Claude alongside OpenAI’s GPT-4 and GPT-5, giving businesses greater flexibility to harness AI without compromising security. This update means you’re no longer limited to a single model. You can select the best AI for each task while your company data remains protected within Microsoft’s trusted, secure environment. It’s more choice in how you use AI, built on the same strong foundation of Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security and data protection.

Free AI tools might seem like a bargain, but they can pose serious risks to your business. Microsoft Copilot Chat offers a safer alternative, built with enterprise-grade security: 🔒 Protect your data with built-in security 🔒 Keep conversations compliant with local data residency 🔒 Control who accesses AI tools and what they do Ready to try a smarter, more secure AI solution? Test Copilot Chat for free and see the difference. #CopilotChat #MicrosoftCopilot #SecureAI #AITools https://lnkd.in/g_FxGZwD

Even trusted tools can miss modern email threats. SuperConcepts was seeing advanced attacks sneak past Microsoft 365 and their SEG—until they switched to Abnormal’s AI-native protection. Learn how they regained visibility, stopped attacks, and saved time: https://lnkd.in/esJdQbHJ #CustomerStory #EmailSecurity #AI

Flag prompt injection or jailbreak attempts and trigger alerts for potential misuse. Enable Prompt Shields in Communication Compliance. https://lnkd.in/eM_AyFNY Use Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Copilot together to build a secure, enterprise-ready foundation for generative AI. Apply existing data protection and compliance controls, gain visibility into AI usage, and reduce risk from oversharing or insider threats. Classify, restrict, and monitor sensitive data used in Copilot interactions. Investigate risky behavior, enforce dynamic policies, and block inappropriate use—all from within your Microsoft 365 environment. #AIDataSecurity #purview #datagovernance #microsoft #microsoft365 #microsoftsecurity

Generative AI is no longer a novelty - it’s become a daily driver of productivity, innovation, and convenience. But with rapid adoption comes an equally important question: how do we keep data safe? Organizations need to be confident that their AI tools are backed by secure infrastructure, strong data governance, and proven safeguards against emerging threats. That’s why Google Workspace with Gemini is built to be enterprise-ready: 🔒 Customer data stays confidential, with support for key regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and FedRAMP High. 🛡️ A layered defense strategy helps mitigate prompt injection, one of the fastest-growing attack vectors against AI systems. ⚙️ Granular user access and security controls give admins the tools they need to safely deploy Gemini across apps like Workspace, Gemini app, and NotebookLM. With Gemini, organizations can confidently embrace generative AI while keeping security and compliance front and center. #GoogleWorkspace #Gemini #DataSec