From Microsoft Learn - Vulnerability Remediation Agent

 

In today’s threat landscape, security teams require more than traditional tools—they need automation that can adapt in real time. Microsoft Intune’s integration with Security Copilot agents addresses this need. This blog introduces the Vulnerability Remediation Agent, an AI-based solution for managing endpoint security.

By leveraging Microsoft’s threat intelligence alongside large language models (LLMs), these agents provide insights, automate policy enforcement, and simplify remediation workflows. Whether responding to compromised devices, updating compliance policies, or applying Zero Trust principles, Intune’s Security Copilot agents offer a centralized approach to endpoint protection.

This article outlines the functionality of these agents, their features, and implementation strategies, enabling organizations to address threats and enhance their overall security posture.

Why Intune Needs AI Agents

Vulnerability Remediation Agent in Microsoft Intune are AI-driven tools developed to support security teams in endpoint management and protection. These agents utilize large language models (LLMs) and Microsoft's threat intelligence to deliver insights, automate tasks, and assist with decision-making.

With factors such as hybrid work, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and changing threat vectors, managing endpoint security has become more complex. Security Copilot agents in Intune address these challenges by:

• Automating threat detection and response
• Offering contextual device risk insights
• Recommending and applying policy modifications
• Reducing remediation time for compromised devices

These agents function within the Security Copilot framework, using Microsoft’s threat intelligence and AI models to provide real-time guidance.

 

From Microsoft Learn - Vulnerability Remediation Agent

Key Capabilities of Vulnerability Remediation Agent in Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune’s Vulnerability Remediation Agent uses AI to scan devices for vulnerabilities, assess their risk, and provide clear remediation steps. It automates or recommends policy changes to guide IT teams from detection through resolution, focusing on the most critical issues.

The Compromise Recovery Agent automatically identifies compromised devices using Defender and other signals, then runs recovery actions like isolation, password resets, and policy enforcement to streamline response.

Device Compliance Optimization Agent reviews compliance policies and telemetry, highlights gaps, and suggests improvements. It enables gradual policy rollout via report-only mode for safer deployments.

Security Posture Insights present dashboards with device risks, policy effectiveness, and remediation history, helping security teams prioritize responses.

Security Copilot agents integrate into the Intune admin center, letting administrators use natural language queries to receive recommendations and make changes directly in one platform.

Copilot-Driven Recommendations deliver bespoke guidance for strengthening endpoint security, complete with projected impact analyses prior to execution.

Collectively, these agents offer several core capabilities:

• Real-time threat detection and response
• Automated policy recommendations
• Endpoint configuration optimization
• Integration with Microsoft Defender and other security solutions
• Context-aware insights informed by organizational data
• Step-by-step vulnerability remediation guidance leveraging Intune’s native tools

 

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How It Works

Vulnerability Remediation Agent in Microsoft Intune operates through an ongoing improvement process:

• Scan & Evaluate: Review device telemetry and policy coverage.
• Recommend: Suggest policy adjustments or remediation actions.
• Remediate: Implement fixes in report-only mode or enforce immediately.
• Observe & Iterate: Track outcomes and adjust policies accordingly.

Utilizing AI Agent in endpoint management allows security teams to:

• Shorten response time to threats
• Enhance policy compliance
• Reduce manual configuration errors
• Increase visibility into endpoint status and security

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Use Cases

• Rapid Response to Compromised Devices: Endpoints identified as infected are automatically isolated and remediated.
• Policy Optimization: Overlapping compliance policies are consolidated to minimize complexity.
• Zero Trust Enforcement: Only devices that meet compliance and security standards are permitted access to corporate resources.
• Operational Efficiency: Manual troubleshooting is reduced, and visibility into operations is improved.

Requirements

This list outlines the requirements, licensing conditions, user roles, permissions, and a comparison of advantages and disadvantages for deploying Vulnerability Remediation Agent in Microsoft Intune.

• Licensing: Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Security Copilot Secure Compute Units (SCU) may apply).
• Roles: Intune Admin, Security Admin, or Global Admin.
• Permissions: Role-based access controls ensure secure execution.

Pros and Cons

Getting Started with Intune’s AI-Powered Security Agents

Step 1: Access the Intune Admin Center

• Go to the https://intune.microsoft.com.
• Navigate to Endpoint Security > Security Copilot Agents.

 

Step 2: Enable the Vulnerability Remediation Agent

• Locate the Vulnerability Remediation Agent tile on the home page.
• Click Start Agent to begin setup.
• Follow the guided steps to configure scanning, policy recommendations, and remediation workflows.

 

Step 3: Review Licensing and Permissions

• Ensure your organization has the required Microsoft Intune licensing and Security Copilot Secure Compute Units (SCUs).
• Assign appropriate role-based access controls (e.g., Intune Admin, Security Admin, Global Admin) to manage agent capabilities securely.

 

Step 4: Configure Agent Settings

• Define scanning intervals and telemetry sources.
• Enable report-only mode for safe testing of policy changes before enforcement.
• Set up dashboards and logs to monitor agent activity and remediation outcomes.

 

Step 5: Integrate with Microsoft Defender

• Link Intune with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to enhance threat detection and response.
• Use Defender signals to support Compromise Recovery Agent actions like isolation and password resets.

 

Step 6: Use Natural Language Queries

• In the Intune Admin Center, use Security Copilot to ask questions like:

o “Which devices are at risk?”

o “What policy changes are recommended?”

o “Show remediation history for compromised endpoints.”

 

Step 7: Monitor and Optimize

• Track device compliance and risk posture using Security Posture Insights.
• Use the Device Compliance Optimization Agent to identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Adjust policies based on observed outcomes and agent recommendations.

 

About the Author

Hi! Jacques “Jack” here, Lead Technical Trainer. I help learners and customers adopt Microsoft Intune, Defender, and Security Copilot. This blog post reflects the practical guidance I share in workshops to accelerate secure endpoint management. From my perspective as a trainer, what truly sets Intune apart is how seamlessly it leverages AI-driven agents to automate responses, detect advanced threats, and provide actionable insights in real time. This empowers organizations to proactively defend their environments, reduce manual workloads, and build a culture of security resilience through intelligent automation. With these capabilities, Intune and Security Copilot together not only elevate protection but also simplify the learning curve for IT professionals managing complex digital landscapes.

 

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