March 13, 2024 at 12:07PM
Microsoft Copilot for Security, a subscription AI security service, will be available on April 1, 2024. The service provides generative AI in standalone and embedded modes and is based on GPT-4 and a Microsoft security-specific model. It aims to defend at machine speed, reduce security talent shortage, and improve productivity. It utilizes a “pay-as-you-go” licensing model tied to Microsoft Azure.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– **Microsoft Copilot for Security**:
– Will be generally available on April 1, 2024.
– Offers generative AI in two modes: standalone portal and embedded service within Microsoft products.
– Operates on a “pay-as-you-go” licensing model tied to Microsoft Azure, billed monthly at a rate of $4/hour.
– Aims to help defend at machine speed and reduce the shortage of security talent.
– Initially conceived for security operations and threat protection tasks, but has expanded to handle tasks related to identity, data security, and IT skills.
– **Productivity and Usage**:
– Microsoft’s research shows that tasks with help from Copilot for Security were completed 22% faster on average.
– However, for response tasks, it slowed things down by about 26%, but the company aims to improve this.
– **User Testimonial**:
– Rui Correia from Signode in Switzerland shared that Copilot for Security has helped speed up tasks like malware analysis and incident response.
– **Latest Iteration**:
– Includes support for custom promptbooks, company-specific knowledge base integrations, and prompts and responses in multiple languages.
– **Overall Vision**:
– Vasu Jakkal sees Copilot for Security as a technology with great impact, stating, “I do believe this is going to be the most consequential technology of my lifetime.”
These takeaways summarize the key points discussed in the meeting.