August 29, 2024 at 08:16AM
Microsoft Copilot is gaining popularity as an artificial intelligence productivity assistant for large enterprises. However, Zenity’s CTO Michael Bargury warns about cybersecurity risks due to Copilot’s deep access into enterprise systems, making it vulnerable to malicious attacks. Bargury demonstrated how a single email can take over Copilot, despite acknowledging its usefulness in day-to-day work.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. Microsoft Copilot is being widely adopted as an artificial intelligence productivity assistant in major enterprises.
2. Chief technology officer Michael Bargury of Zenity has expressed concerns about the cybersecurity risks associated with Copilot’s deep visibility into enterprise systems, including emails, messaging applications, files, and access to plug-ins.
3. Bargury highlighted the potential for malicious actors to exploit Copilot’s access to sensitive data, demonstrating the ability to take over Copilot with a single email.
4. Despite these concerns, Bargury also emphasized the value and usefulness of Copilot in his day-to-day work.
These takeaways summarize the main points discussed in the meeting notes regarding Microsoft Copilot and the cybersecurity concerns raised by Michael Bargury.