Microsoft Events presents a deep dive into advances for securing AI at scale, focusing on new controls for agents, applications, and data, as well as the introduction of the Security Dashboard for AI.

Securing AI at Scale: Microsoft’s Latest Innovations in Agent, App, and Data Protection

Presented at Microsoft Ignite, this session focuses on recent efforts and solutions to secure AI apps and agents. Speaker Herain Oberoi showcases how Microsoft is implementing cutting-edge security measures for AI systems, spanning first- and third-party technologies.

Key Topics Covered

• Overview of AI Security Focus: Microsoft’s commitment to AI security as highlighted during Ignite.
• Agent 365 Announcement: Introduction of Agent 365, designed to help IT teams manage and secure AI agents throughout their lifecycle.
• Expanding Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Entra:
  • Enhanced capabilities for securing Copilots, AI apps, and agent sprawl management.
  • New tools for visibility and control over proliferating AI agents and solutions.
• Agent Sprawl Solutions: Strategies for addressing the increasing number of AI agents within organizations via centralized management.
• Shift to Supply Chain and Runtime Security: Discussion on securing supply chains and runtime environments for both Microsoft and third-party AI systems.
• Global Regulatory Landscape:
  • Microsoft’s approach to evolving international regulations surrounding AI security and risk management.
  • Leveraging LLMs (Large Language Models) to map regulatory requirements to concrete security controls.
• Security Dashboard for AI:
  • A unified dashboard for leaders, providing comprehensive visibility into AI risk profiles and actionable security insights.

Technologies Featured

• Agent 365: Lifecycle management and control for organizational AI agents.
• Microsoft Defender, Purview, Entra: Expanded features for identity, threat detection, governance, and compliance in the realm of AI.
• Security Dashboard for AI: Visualization and risk management across AI services.

Practical Insights

• Planning, monitoring, and responding to AI-related threats in complex organizational environments.
• Handling agent proliferation—visibility, control, and lifecycle management.
• Bridging regulatory requirements and technical controls using Microsoft’s AI and security stack.

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