Agentic AI security: Prompt injection and manipulation attacks
As AI apps and autonomous agents gain more reasoning and independence, they also open new pathways for adversarial attacks. Join this webinar and hear how the most critical risks are broken down—prompt injection, goal hijacking, and memory poisoning—and how they the impact real AI applications. Learn practical defenses your teams can implement today, including input validation, behavioral detection, and robust architectural patterns that keep agentic systems aligned and secure. Learn more and sign up to attend this webinar or watch the recording after. Agentic manipulation: Prompt injection, goal hijacking & memory poisoning | Microsoft Community HubBuilding an AI solution is just the first step - turning it into revenue is where real growth begins
As partners bring AI-powered apps and agents to market at record speed, many struggle with how to price, license, and operationalize their offers for long-term success. This article breaks down how to design monetization early and avoid common pitfalls when publishing on Microsoft Marketplace. Learn how the Marketplace Monetization Checklist helps SaaS and container offers establish secure licensing, effective pricing models, and scalable fulfillment. See how App Advisor translates guidance into action, and how AI Envisioning sessions help align teams on strategy before you build and publish. If you want Marketplace to become a predictable revenue engine—not just a distribution channel read the full article to learn how to monetize your AI apps and agents and drive sustainable growth. Read more: Monetize your AI apps and agents on Marketplace to realize growthAccelerate your AI innovation with App Advisor
Have a great idea for an AI app or agent but unsure how to take it to market? Microsoft’s newly released App Advisor provides a clear, guided path from concept to commercialization. Whether you’re shaping an early idea, navigating build decisions, or preparing your solution for the Microsoft commercial marketplace, App Advisor helps streamline each step—reducing friction and increasing confidence. This walkthrough highlights how App Advisor connects the dots: From concept to execution with structured guidance From development to best practices with informed build recommendations From finished product to revenue through proven Marketplace readiness insights If you’re looking to build and sell AI solutions faster and more effectively, this resource is well worth your time. Read the full article: Build an AI app or agent faster to sell on Marketplace with App Advisor | Microsoft Community HubWhy build your AI apps and agents with Microsoft
Customer demand for AI solutions is accelerating rapidly, Microsoft has seen 2x growth in customers purchasing AI products. Organizations are looking for trusted, enterprise-ready platforms to support their innovation. Microsoft's AI-native ecosystem, backed by industry leading security, Responsible AI principles, and rapidly growing catalog of AI apps and agents, provides a strong foundation for building scalable, compliant, and high-impact AI solutions. Explore how developers and software companies can take advantage of Microsoft's integrated tools, streamlined publishing experience, and expansive Marketplace reach to deliver AI solution that meet customers where they are. Learn more and read the full article: Discover why to build AI apps and agents with Microsoft and sell through Marketplace | Microsoft Community HubExplore the latest on SharePoint Embedded security
Security remains a top priority as organizations expand their content applications and workflows. This article outlines how the platform protects content through robust access controls, tenant isolation, data residency, compliance features, and Microsoft 365–integrated governance. For software developers building apps and AI agents for Microsoft Marketplace this Q&A guide provides details on the security capabilities build into SharePoint Embedded that help ensure solutions meet enterprise grade security and compliance expectations from day one. If you're evaluating content platform architectures or looking to strengthen your organization’s security posture, this guide offers clear insights into how SharePoint Embedded safeguards data across its lifecycle. Read the full blog post: SharePoint Embedded security features: A comprehensive Q&A guide | Microsoft Community HubMicrosoft Azure Virtual Training Days: AI Fundamentals
Register now for one of our many upcoming training events in the Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals series, with several sessions happening in November and December 2023. Join us for these free training events to learn how organizations use AI technology to solve real-world challenges and see how to build intelligent applications using Azure AI services. These trainings are suitable for anyone interested in AI solutions—including those in technical or business roles. Who should attend: IT administrators Developers Data analysts Product managers Technical level: This is a foundational-level course. Attendees should understand the fundamental scope of technology and the opportunity to integrate without practice or hands-on experience. After completing this training, you will be able to: Understand foundational AI concepts and real-world use cases. Get started using AI services on Azure and machine learning in Azure Machine Learning Studio. Identify common AI workloads and ways to use AI responsibly.New Azure blog on charting AI & agent strategy with Marketplace
In a new Azure blog, Cyril Belikoff, Vice President, Commercial Cloud and AI Marketing, talks about how organizations are using Microsoft Marketplace as a central hub for discovering, buying, and deploying AI models, applications, and agents to support their AI strategy. He emphasizes that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—companies can build custom solutions, buy ready-made ones, or blend both depending on their needs. Marketplace offers thousands of pre-vetted models and AI tools that integrate with existing Microsoft products (like Microsoft Foundry and Copilot), helping teams accelerate time-to-value, maintain governance, and balance agility with oversight as they adopt AI more broadly. Read the full blog and share it with your customers: Design your AI strategy with Microsoft Marketplace SolutionsUnlock key strategies for Marketplace growth
Looking to strengthen your go‑to‑market strategy in the year ahead? Don’t miss Microsoft’s latest guidance on how partners can accelerate success in the commercial marketplace. At Microsoft Ignite 2025, Microsoft Marketplace emerged as a central platform for cloud and AI innovation, with major enhancements such as expanded resale-enabled offers, deeper integration across Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, and new tools designed to streamline procurement and accelerate value delivery for customers. This valuable resource distills 10 essential tips to help organizations optimize listings, leverage private offers, improve discoverability, and scale more effectively in the evolving AI-first landscape. It’s a valuable guide for any partner aiming to elevate their marketplace performance and align with Microsoft’s modern go-to-market approach. Read more: 10 Essential tips for Marketplace success: Insights from Microsoft Ignite 2025 | Microsoft Community HubOptimizing maintenance workflows with AI and Azure
In our Partner Spotlight series, we highlight organizations driving innovation across the Microsoft Marketplace. In each feature, we share the distinct journey of a partner leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem to deliver AI‑enabled solutions and transactable offers that streamline enterprise adoption and accelerate digital transformation. In this installment, we spoke with Benjamin Schwärzler of Workheld, a Vienna‑based SaaS company transforming maintenance management for asset‑intensive industries. We dive into their early beginnings, their growth as a Microsoft partner, and the ways they’re helping organizations close the gap between shopfloor execution and strategic decision‑making—powered by a secure, Azure‑based architecture. Read more to learn how Azure is shaping the future of intelligent maintenance management: AI-powered maintenance management with Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Community HubGain clarity on your Marketplace offer type with App Advisor
Understanding the right offer type is essential for maximizing success in the Microsoft Marketplace. The new App Advisor tool streamlines this process, helping partners quickly determine the offer type that best aligns with their solution, business model, and go-to-market goals. In just minutes, you can receive clear guidance tailored to your scenario saving time, reducing uncertainty, and ensuring your marketplace strategy is on the right track. Read the full article to explore how App Advisor can simplify your marketplace decisions: Gain clarity on your Marketplace offer type in minutes with App Advisor | Microsoft Community Hub
