Secure agentic AI end-to-end

Summary: Microsoft Security introduces new capabilities to secure agents and the foundations of agentic AI as companies increasingly adopt this technology in their business operations.

Agentic AI is revolutionizing industries as companies transform into Frontier Firms. With 80% of Fortune 500 companies already using agents, integrating these intelligent tools requires robust security measures. Microsoft Security presents new purpose-built capabilities to help organizations secure agentic AI, ensuring trust and protection against emerging threats.

Agent 365, set for general availability on May 1, offers visibility and tools to observe, secure, and govern agents at scale using existing infrastructure. This includes new features from Microsoft Defender, Entra, and Purview to secure agent access, prevent data oversharing, and defend against emerging threats. Agent 365 is part of the comprehensive Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite.

To fully secure agentic AI, it’s crucial to consider securing the foundations as well. New capabilities include a Security Dashboard for AI, which provides unified visibility into AI-related risks across the organization; Entra Internet Access Shadow AI Detection, which identifies unknown AI applications; and enhanced Intune app inventory support for targeted remediation of high-risk software.

Microsoft Entra secures access with new identity security features that harden infrastructure, improve tenant governance, modernize authentication, and enable intelligent access decisions.

Key facts

  • 80% of Fortune 500 companies are using agents
  • Agent 365 will be generally available on May 1
  • New capabilities include a Security Dashboard for AI, Entra Internet Access Shadow AI Detection, and enhanced Intune app inventory
  • Microsoft Entra secures access with new identity security features

Why it matters

As agentic AI becomes integral to business operations, ensuring its secure integration is critical for maintaining trust and protecting against cyber threats. These new capabilities by Microsoft Security address the urgent need for comprehensive security solutions in this rapidly evolving landscape.