Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Security
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
How AI can help increase productivity and improve security posture
Course outcomes
- Gain an understanding of the core capabilities of Microsoft Copilot for Security.
- Identify key use cases where Microsoft Copilot for Security leverages AI to address common challenges in cybersecurity.
- Learn to operate Copilot for Security in various modes, including standalone and embedded experiences, utilize plugins and prompt books to support end-to-end security operations related tasks.
- Review Responsible AI practices and understand the impact of AI on cybersecurity roles and job functions.
Course description
In this demo-driven session, you'll explore the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Copilot for Security, discovering how it leverages AI to enhance the efficiency of Security Operations Centers (SOC). Tailored for those new to Microsoft Copilot for Security,, this session provides a quick ramp-up, covering both standalone and embedded modes, and guiding you on utilizing plugins and prompt engineering for comprehensive security operations. We’ll also delve into Responsible AI practices and discuss the evolving impact of AI on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities. This technical, hands-on session offers actionable insights for seamlessly integrating Microsoft Copilot for Security into your security workflows.
As a participant, you’ll earn a badge to showcase your new skills on social networks like LinkedIn and others.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Gain a clear understanding of Microsoft Copilot for Security and its role within Microsoft’s comprehensive security toolset and services ecosystem.
- Learn how Microsoft Copilot for Security operates and addresses common challenges in cybersecurity using advanced AI technology.
- Master using Microsoft Copilot for Security in both standalone and embedded modes, leveraging plugins and prompt books for enhanced functionality.
- Learn to operate Microsoft Copilot for Security in both standalone and embedded experiences, leverage its capabilities with plugins and prompt books for a fully optimized, end-to-end security workflow.
This live event is for you because...
- You’re a security professional.
- You’re a CISO, CTO, or other security leader.
- You work with Microsoft security tools and services.
- You want to learn how Microsoft Copilot for Security can fully optimize your end-to-end security workflow.
Prerequisites
- Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity areas such as threat hunting and incident response (prior knowledge of AI is not required)
Recommended preparation:
- N/A
Recommended follow-up:
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Getting Started with AI in Security: Key Roles and Challenges (25 min)
- Explore how AI enhances security practices and drives impactful use cases across the organization.
- Understand the foundational role of Generative AI in boosting SOC operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Compare the roles of Copilots and Agents, with a focus on how Copilots act as supportive tools in complex security workflows.
- Examine critical AI challenges, including transparency, trust, and responsible data use, to reinforce reliability in security applications.
- Discover Responsible AI practices to enable ethical, accountable, and unbiased AI implementation across diverse workloads.
- Interactive Q&A session
Understanding Microsoft Copilot for Security (30 minutes)
- Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Security: Overview and capabilities.
- Exploring Modalities: Differences between standalone and embedded modes.
- Real-World Use Cases: Practical applications of Copilot in security scenarios.
- Interactive Q&A
Break (5 minutes)
Working with Microsoft Copilot for Security (55 minutes)
- Live demo of a full standalone experience, including incident handling and executing SOC tasks
- Walkthrough of embedded experiences within Microsoft security tools (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Intune, Purview, etc.)
- Exploring plugins to extend Copilot’s functionality
- Utilizing prompt books for optimized responses and task handling
- Interactive Q&A
Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)
- Outlining the next steps to continue building your AI and security knowledge.
- Additional learning resources for deepening expertise.
- Certification opportunities to validate and test your knowledge.
Your Instructor
Razi Rais
Razi Rais is a cybersecurity and AI leader at Microsoft, with over 20 years of experience building secure, resilient systems for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He brings a globally informed perspective to enterprise-scale security, shaped by hands-on experience living and working in Singapore, UAE, France, and the United States. His background spans engineering, architecture, and product management, giving him a unique lens on the evolving intersection of AI and cybersecurity. He drives enterprise efforts to secure AI at scale and address emerging threats using frameworks like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, and MITRE ATLAS. Razi has coauthored several books, including Zero Trust Networks, second edition, and Azure Confidential Computing and Zero Trust and is a frequent speaker at conferences such as RSA and Identiverse. He serves on the GIAC advisory board, is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and delivers AI and cybersecurity training worldwide. Connect with him on LinkedIn to follow his latest work.