Microsoft Ignite 2025: Top Security Innovations You Need to Know
🤖 Security & AI -The Big Story This Year 2025 marks a turning point for cybersecurity. Rapid adoption of AI across enterprises has unlocked innovation but introduced new risks. AI agents are now part of everyday workflows-automating tasks and interacting with sensitive data—creating new attack surfaces that traditional security models cannot fully address. Threat actors are leveraging AI to accelerate attacks, making speed and automation critical for defense. Organizations need solutions that deliver visibility, governance, and proactive risk management for both human and machine identities. Microsoft Ignite 2025 reflects this shift with announcements focused on securing AI at scale, extending Zero Trust principles to AI agents, and embedding intelligent automation into security operations. As a Senior Cybersecurity Solution Architect, I’ve curated the top security announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2025 to help you stay ahead of evolving threats and understand the latest innovations in enterprise security. Agent 365: Control Plane for AI Agents Agent 365 is a centralized platform that gives organizations full visibility, governance, and risk management over AI agents across Microsoft and third-party ecosystems. Why it matters: Unmanaged AI agents can introduce compliance gaps and security risks. Agent 365 ensures full lifecycle control. Key Features: Complete agent registry and discovery Access control and conditional policies Visualization of agent interactions and risk posture Built-in integration with Defender, Entra, and Purview Available via the Frontier Program Microsoft Agent 365: The control plane for AI agents Deep dive blog on Agent 365 Entra Agent ID: Zero Trust for AI Identities Microsoft Entra is the identity and access management suite (covering Azure AD, permissions, and secure access). Entra Agent ID extends Zero Trust identity principles to AI agents, ensuring they are governed like human identities. Why it matters: Unmanaged or over-privileged AI agents can create major security gaps. Agent ID enforces identity governance on AI agents and reduces automation risks. Key Features: Provides unique identities for AI agents Lifecycle governance and sponsorship for agents Conditional access policies applied to agent activity Integrated with open SDKs/APIs for third‑party platforms Microsoft Entra Agent ID Overview Entra Ignite 2025 announcements Public Preview details Security Copilot Expansion Security Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant for security teams, now expanded to automate threat hunting, phishing triage, identity risk remediation, and compliance tasks. Why it matters: Security teams face alert fatigue and resource constraints. Copilot accelerates response and reduces manual effort. Key Features: 12 new Microsoft-built agents across Defender, Entra, Intune, and Purview. 30+ partner-built agents available in the Microsoft Security Store. Automates threat hunting, phishing triage, identity risk remediation, and compliance tasks. Included for Microsoft 365 E5 customers at no extra cost. Security Copilot inclusion in Microsoft 365 E5 Security Copilot Ignite blog Security Dashboard for AI A unified dashboard for CISOs and risk leaders to monitor AI risks, aggregate signals from Microsoft security services, and assign tasks via Security Copilot - included at no extra cost. Why it matters: Provides a single pane of glass for AI risk management, improving visibility and decision-making. Key Features: Aggregates signals from Entra, Defender, and Purview Supports natural language queries for risk insights Enables task assignment via Security Copilot Ignite Session: Securing AI at Scale Microsoft Security Blog Microsoft Defender Innovations Microsoft Defender serves as Microsoft’s CNAPP solution, offering comprehensive, AI-driven threat protection that spans endpoints, email, cloud workloads, and SIEM/SOAR integrations. Why It Matters Modern attacks target multi-cloud environments and software supply chains. These innovations provide proactive defense, reduce breach risks before exploitation, and extend protection beyond Microsoft ecosystems-helping organizations secure endpoints, identities, and workloads at scale. Key Features: Predictive Shielding: Proactively hardens attack paths before adversaries pivot. Automatic Attack Disruption: Extended to AWS, Okta, and Proofpoint via Sentinel. Supply Chain Security: Defender for Cloud now integrates with GitHub Advanced Security. What’s new in Microsoft Defender at Ignite Defender for Cloud innovations Global Secure Access & AI Gateway Part of Microsoft Entra’s secure access portfolio, providing secure connectivity and inspection for web and AI traffic. Why it matters: Protects against lateral movement and AI-specific threats while maintaining secure connectivity. Key Features: TLS inspection, URL/file filtering AI Prompt Injection protection Private access for domain controllers to prevent lateral movement attacks. Learn about Secure Web and AI Gateway for agents Microsoft Entra: What’s new in secure access on the AI frontier Purview Enhancements Microsoft Purview is the data governance and compliance platform, ensuring sensitive data is classified, protected, and monitored. Why it matters: Ensures sensitive data remains protected and compliant in AI-driven environments. Key Features: AI Observability: Monitor agent activities and prevent sensitive data leakage. Compliance Guardrails: Communication compliance for AI interactions. Expanded DSPM: Data Security Posture Management for AI workloads. Announcing new Microsoft Purview capabilities to protect GenAI agents Intune Updates Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint device management solution that secures apps, devices, and data across platforms. It simplifies endpoint security management and accelerates response to device risks using AI. Why it matters: Endpoint security is critical as organizations manage diverse devices in hybrid environments. These updates reduce complexity, speed up remediation, and leverage AI-driven automation-helping security teams stay ahead of evolving threats. Key Features: Security Copilot agents automate policy reviews, device offboarding, and risk-based remediation. Enhanced remote management for Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Policy Configuration Agent in Intune lets IT admins create and validate policies with natural language What’s new in Microsoft Intune at Ignite Your guide to Intune at Ignite Closing Thoughts Microsoft Ignite 2025 signals the start of an AI-driven security era. From visibility and governance for AI agents to Zero Trust for machine identities, automation in security operations, and stronger compliance for AI workloads-these innovations empower organizations to anticipate threats, simplify governance, and accelerate secure AI adoption without compromising compliance or control. 📘 Full Coverage: Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News
Catch up on Microsoft Security sessions and announcements from Ignite 2025
Ignite 2025 delivered groundbreaking innovations for securing the agentic era—where AI agents transform how we work and collaborate. If you missed the live sessions, news announcements, or want to dive deeper, here’s your quick start guide to the most important resources and actionable steps to stay informed. 1. Watch the Innovation Session: Security in the Agentic Era on demand Hear from Vasu Jakkal, CVP, Microsoft Security Business, and Charlie Bell, EVP, Microsoft Security, as they outline why digital trust is the foundation for innovation in the agentic era. With AI agents projected to reach 1.3 billion by 2028¹, organizations face new security challenges such as manipulated models to coerced agents and expanded attack surfaces. This session introduces Microsoft’s vision for ambient and autonomous security integrated across every layer of operations. You’ll learn how our AI-first security platform can help anticipate and stop attacks with AI-driven defense while helping to ensure security, governance, and compliance for your IT assets, and how it simplifies data management with a modern data lake and dynamic threat intelligence capabilities. You’ll also learn more about the just-announced Microsoft Agent 365, the control plane for AI agents that brings observability at every level of the AI stack. Through demos and customer stories, discover how identity, data, and compliance protections converge to enable secure AI innovation at scale. 2. Leverage AI agents in your workflow with Security Copilot in Microsoft 365 E5. With Security Copilot now part of Microsoft 365 E5, security teams can seamlessly bring AI-powered assistance into their daily workflows. This means faster incident response, simplified threat analysis, and natural language queries—all integrated into the tools you already use. By embedding generative AI directly into Microsoft 365, organizations can strengthen defenses and reduce complexity without adding extra licensing or overhead. Learn more. 3. Ambient and autonomous security for the agentic era Ignite 2025 introduced a bold vision for securing the agentic era. From making security ambient and autonomous across identities, data, apps, endpoints, and agents, to unveiling Agent 365 for centralized AI agent governance and embedding Security Copilot into Microsoft 365 E5, these updates show how Microsoft is transforming security for a world woven with AI. Explore this collection of insights, technical deep dives, and demos to see how Microsoft’s integrated security platform delivers unified protection and intelligent automation at scale. Explore all the security announcements from Ignite 2025. 4. Explore on-demand sessions Missed a live session or want to dive deeper into the latest security innovations? Explore the catalog of security sessions covering topics like modernizing SecOps, securing data, and protecting AI platforms and apps. Each session is packed with demos, best practices, and expert insights to help you apply what’s new in Microsoft Security. Your next steps Start with the Innovation Session (#1), then dive into the news announcements (#2, #3) and on-demand content (#4) to understand how Microsoft is securing the agentic era. ¹IDC Info Snapshot, sponsored by Microsoft, 1.3 Billion AI Agents by 2028, May 2025 #US53361825Ignite your future with new security skills during Microsoft Ignite 2025
Ignite your future with new security skills during Microsoft Ignite 2025 AI and cloud technologies are reshaping every industry. Organizations need professionals who can secure AI solutions, modernize infrastructure, and drive innovation responsibly. Ignite brings together experts, learning, and credentials to help you get skilled for the future. Take on the Secure and Govern AI with Confidence Challenge Start your journey with the Azure Skilling Microsoft Challenge. These curated challenges help you practice real-world scenarios and earn recognition for your skills. One of the challenges featured is the Secure and Govern AI with Confidence challenge. This challenge helps you: Implement AI governance frameworks. Configure responsible AI guardrails in Azure AI Foundry. Apply security best practices for AI workloads. Special Offer: Be among the first 5,000 participants to complete this challenge and receive a discounted certification exam voucher—a perfect way to validate your skills and accelerate your career. Completing this challenge earns you a badge and prepares you for advanced credentials—ideal for anyone looking to lead in AI security. Join the challenge today! Validate Your Expertise with this new Microsoft Applied Skill. Applied Skills assessments are scenario-based, so you demonstrate practical expertise—not just theory. Earn the Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud credential—a job-ready validation of your ability to: Configure security for AI services using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Implement governance and guardrails in Azure AI Foundry. Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance across AI workloads. This applied skill is designed for professionals who want to lead in AI security, accelerate career growth, and stand out in a competitive market. To learn how to prepare and take the applied skill, visit here. Your Next Steps: Security Plans Ignite isn’t just about live sessions—it’s about giving you on-demand digital content and curated learning paths so you can keep building skills long after the event ends. With 15 curated security plans that discuss topics such as controlling access with Microsoft Entra and securing your organization’s data, find what is relevant to you on Microsoft Ignite: Keep the momentum going page.Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Everyday Protection with Microsoft 365
Every October, people around the world- from students and parents to large organizations and governments- take time to strengthen their online safety habits and learn how to protect their digital lives. Microsoft’s pledge to our customers and our community is to prioritize your cybersafety above all else. Whether you're running a Fortune 100 company, shopping online, or helping your kids with homework, we’re here to help you stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Our goal is simple: to give you the tools, tips, and confidence to be cybersmart every day. The Evolving Threat Landscape In the past year, online threats have become more aggressive and harder to spot: Phishing scams are everywhere—fraudsters now mimic trusted brands to trick you into giving up passwords or personal info. Fraudulent websites are deceptive and often mimic legitimate businesses or government agencies, luring users into sharing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers. Identity theft is on the rise, with criminals using leaked personal data to open fake accounts or impersonate you online. These attacks are fast, sneaky, and can be powered by artificial intelligence. That’s why you need to have a security-first mindset. Today, you need always-on protection that can spot suspicious behavior, predict hacker tactics, and respond quickly—before damage is done. Microsoft’s Commitment to Security Every time you check your email, save a photo, or browse the web, Microsoft’s security ecosystem is working behind the scenes to keep you safe. Microsoft analyzes over 84 trillion signals daily—from devices, emails, and cloud activity—to detect threats and protect your personal data. Millions of people trust Microsoft to help secure their digital lives, whether they’re managing finances, helping kids with homework, or staying connected with loved ones. Through our Secure Future Initiative, we’re investing in smarter, faster protection—powered by over 30,000 engineers focused on identity safety, threat detection, and cloud security. This means that whether you're using Outlook to email a friend, OneDrive to store family memories, or your phone to shop online, you're backed by the same advanced security that protects global organizations—tailored for your everyday life. Microsoft 365: Everyday Online Protection in Action Microsoft 365 and its suite of apps are here to keep you safer online: Microsoft Defender for Individuals¹ ²: Get peace of mind with a proactive online security solution to protect your family’s identities³, data, and devices from hackers and scammers. Outlook: Keep your emails safer – automatically scan⁴ emails for viruses and malware from unsafe links and attachments or encrypt⁴ your sensitive emails. OneDrive: Save your photos, videos, and files securely to OneDrive and keep them protected with ransomware detection and file recovery⁴. Personal Vault provides another layer of protection for your most sensitive files. Security Is a Shared Responsibility Technology plays a big role in keeping you safe online—but it’s not the whole story. You are the first and last line of defense. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take simple steps to protect yourself and your family: Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all your accounts to add an extra layer of security. Keep your devices and apps updated so you’re protected against the latest threats. Use strong, unique passwords—and consider a password manager to help keep track. Take advantage of built-in security tools like Defender, Outlook, and OneDrive to help safeguard your personal phones and computers, data, emails, and files. Together, we can build a safer digital world. When each of us takes action, we raise the bar against cyber threats. Let’s make online safety a daily habit—for ourselves and those we care about. Explore our Cybersecurity Awareness Month resources for best practices on how to be cybersmart, which includes articles on AI safety, phishing, fraud, cybersecurity 101, and more. We also include cybersecurity learning paths, certification opportunities, and the latest insights about threat intelligence and cybersecurity developments, including tools like the Be Cybersmart Kit. Cybersecurity first, stay safe always. Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! References 1 – Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Premium subscription is required. 2 – Microsoft Defender is currently not available in certain regions. 3 – Available in the US and US territories only. Your device's primary display language must be set to English. 4 – Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, Family, or Premium subscription is required.Discover the latest security innovations at Microsoft Ignite 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, security leaders and practitioners face new challenges—and opportunities—driven by the rise of AI. At Microsoft Ignite, we will showcase end-to-end security innovations and share world class threat and regulatory intelligence to give you the advantage you need to safely adopt AI and face the rapidly changing threat landscape. Why attend Microsoft Ignite? Visionary insights: Hear directly from Microsoft Security leaders and industry experts on the evolving threat landscape and the role of AI in defense. Community connections: Network with peers and industry experts, and join community events throughout the week, including the Secure the Night party (register here for the party—please note this is a separate registration from the main conference). Immersive experiences: Get hands-on with the latest security technologies and discover tools designed to help you accelerate secure AI adoption. Career growth: Take advantage of opportunities to expand your skills and earn certifications that set you apart in the industry. Whether you’re a CISO, security architect, or passionate about protecting what matters, Microsoft Ignite is your chance to dive into the latest security innovations to help you accelerate the secure adoption of AI. Save the date San Francisco, November 17–21, 2025 Or join us online November 18–21 Register now and secure your spot at this premier event for security professionals. Learn more about the security experience at Microsoft Ignite.Announcing a New Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new opportunity for learning and growth: Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Strength Cloud Security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud! This free, online event is designed to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape. During this training, you’ll be able to: Learn how to increase cloud security using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and how to deploy security across your DevOps workflows. Discover how to detect risks, maintain compliance, and protect hybrid and multicloud environments. Find out how to defend servers, containers, storage, and databases using built-in security. Chat with Microsoft experts—ask questions and get answers on real-world security challenges. Here’s what you can expect: Part 1 Part 2 Introduction Introduction What a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform looks like Comprehensive workload protection (part 1) Break: 10 minutes Break: 10 minutes Starting with proactive security Comprehensive workload protection (part 2) Break: 10 minutes Automating responses Operationalizing Posture Management Closing question and answer Closing question and answer Why Attend this Virtual Training Day? Microsoft Virtual Training Days offer a host of benefits: Flexible Learning: Attend from anywhere, at your own pace. Expert Instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders and certified professionals. Certification Opportunities: Many sessions prepare you for Microsoft certifications. Networking: Connect with peers and professionals across industries. Free Resources: Access downloadable materials and follow-up learning paths. Earn a voucher: Upon completion of the event, the exam is offered at a 50% discount off the exam rate. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Go and registertoday! For more information on all things security, please visit our Security Hub.Help Shape the Microsoft Ignite Security Roundtable: Take Our Quick Survey
As we prepare for Microsoft Ignite, we’re building a focused, practitioner-led security roundtable and we want your input to ensure it reflects the most relevant and pressing topics in the field. We invite you to take a short survey and share the security topics, trends, and technical questions you want to see covered. Your input will directly influence the structure and substance of the Ignite Security Roundtable. Thank you for helping us design a roundtable that delivers value, drives insight, and reflects what truly matters to the security community! TAKE THE SURVEY NOW: https://aka.ms/IgniteSecurityRoundtableSurvey2025Microsoft at Black Hat USA 2025: A Unified Approach to Modern Cyber Defense
Microsoft will be at Black Hat USA 2025, August 5–7 in Las Vegas, and we’re bringing you a unified, practitioner-driven experience built around real-world insights, threat intelligence, incident response, and hands-on AI expertise. We believe security teams are strongest when intelligence, tools, and deep expertise come together. At Microsoft, we’ve eliminated internal silos between threat intelligence, red teaming, incident response, and product engineering. That closed-loop system lets us move faster, translating threat signals into global protection every day. This integration isn’t theoretical. It means when researchers detect a threat through our global network, that information flows directly to the red team stress-testing our defenses, the incident responders investigating real intrusions, and the engineering teams building new mitigations; all at once. It's a system designed to learn, adapt, and protect at scale. At Black Hat, we’re opening that loop so you can see how it works and inviting you to see how it can help you defend at AI speed. Want to meet the people behind our operations? Request an invite to our Black Hat VIP mixer. Start your Black Hat journey early with the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast Before Black Hat kicks off, hear from Black Hat NOC lead Grifter and Lintile in our latest episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast. They explore what it takes to secure one of the world’s most high-profile cybersecurity conferences, what the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC) sees in real time, and how defenders can apply those lessons to their own environments. Whether you're attending in person or following along remotely, this episode offers a rare look into threat activity and security insights from inside the NOC. Meet us at Booth 2246: Conversations, not presentations. Skip the crowded theater sessions and pull up a chair. Throughout the day, we’re hosting informal conversations at our mobile podcast studio and then shifting to expert meetups where your questions will be answered. At booth 2246, you’ll hear directly from Microsoft security experts on what they’re seeing, and how you can apply it. Topics include: Addressing the ransomware threat landscape Defending against BEC attacks Shifts in social engineering and phishing Securing non-human identities (agents) And a few surprises We’ll also be inviting our friends from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Microsoft BlueHat podcast (MSRC), GitHub, and a few special guests. Each session is a chance to hear what our teams are seeing in the wild, how we’re responding, and how you can apply those insights in your own environment. Whether it's a live threat briefing, a deep dive into red teaming, or a behind-the-scenes look at real incident response, these are unscripted, interactive discussions designed for defenders and researchers. Demos of Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Security Copilot will run throughout the week. Stop by to talk shop, ask questions, or just get a clearer view of why our AI-first, end-to-end platform is designed to help you move faster, respond with precision, and adapt to new threats with confidence. Connect with the experts at our VIP Mixer You’re invited to connect with the people behind the defense at our VIP Mixer on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Join Microsoft Security for an evening of conversations, insights, and connections with our threat intelligence, incident response, and Security Copilot teams, alongside your peers from across the security community. Whether you're exploring how to put AI agents to work, navigating advanced threats, or evolving your detection and response strategy, this is your chance to meet the experts and teams helping defenders stay ahead. Security is a team sport, and we would like to thank Armor, Cyberproof, Forescout, Ontinue and Security Risk Advisors members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) for sponsoring this event. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Request to attend today! Session Spotlight: Gain practical strategies for unmasking cyber threats Thursday, August 7 | 12:15–12:40 PM In a threat landscape shaped by AI and threat actors, cybersecurity teams need more than tools; they need the right mindset, collaboration models, and playbooks to stay ahead. During our main stage session, we will bring together frontline experts from Microsoft Security—Sherrod DeGrippo, Director, Threat Intelligence Strategy, Aarti Borkar, Corporate Vice President, Customer Success and Incident Response, Andrew Rapp, Leader, Incident Response and Simeon Kakpovi, —to share how they approach high-impact intrusions and what defenders everywhere can take away from it. This session will offer practical strategies grounded in real-world operations, including: How to build tighter alignment across threat intel, IR, and detection teams Approaches to reduce friction and accelerate signal-to-action response time Lessons from tracking threat actors focused on social engineering and ransomware Ways to adapt red teaming and detection in a rapidly evolving AI landscape Whether you're refining your team’s structure or looking for sharper ways to think about advanced threats, this conversation will deliver actionable insight you can bring back to your own environment. Inside Look: How Microsoft Red Teams Stay in Sync Wednesday, August 6 | 11:25–11:45 AM What happens when red teams operate not in isolation, but as a connected part of a broader defense ecosystem? Microsoft security experts Ram Shankar Siva Kumar (founder of the AI Red Team) and Craig Nelson (Microsoft Red Team) will explore how traditional and AI red teams work side by side to proactively test Microsoft’s products, platforms, and AI systems. You’ll hear how these teams: Identify systemic risks across cloud and enterprise services Probe generative AI systems for jailbreaks and indirect misuse Collaborate with MSRC and threat researchers to close the loop from discovery to defense Embed red teaming into engineering cycles, not just as a check, but as a design influence Whether you’re red-teaming your own products or rethinking how to operationalize adversarial testing, this session will offer lessons in collaboration, tooling, and mindset from two of the most advanced offensive security teams in the industry. Exchange ideas with other MISA members The Microsoft booth will include a featured partner demo station where 7 partners from the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) will showcase how their solutions together with Microsoft Security technology help defend our mutual customers from cybersecurity threats. Connect with us at the Microsoft booth to find out more. Connect with us at Black Hat US Cybersecurity is a team sport and defending against threats takes a cohesive approach that brings multiple disciplines and experts across specialties together. We’re committed to eliminating internal silos to focus on threat hunting that supports a comprehensive defense. You’ll hear more of this approach and how it can benefit your organization at Black Hat US. Check out Microsoft Security executives at the AI Summit at Black Hat (separate pass required) Request to attend our VIP Mixer to meet the experts behind Microsoft threat intelligence, incident response, and the Microsoft Security Response Center. Discover how our end-to-end platform can help you strengthen resilience and elevate your security posture. Get an exclusive $200 briefings and $100 business hall pass discount to share with your customers and prospects. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Microsoft Security experts. Listen to our Threat Intelligence Podcast. Visit us in Booth #2246 for a live demo and learn how our AI-powered cybersecurity can protect your organization. Hope to see you at Black Hat!Connect with us at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Security professionals visiting booths scattered around a hall, eager for solutions to today’s top cybersecurity challenges to protect their resources and people. The hum of hundreds of conversations. Presenters in packed sessions sharing expertise, trends, and stories to energize attendees. Few occasions are as thrilling as a cybersecurity event, knowing that all around you are people who understand the frustrating challenges and exciting wins of working in cybersecurity. The rise in quantum computing and AI as tools used by adversaries make such events both inspiring and necessary as professionals seek new approaches and ways to manage risk and protect assets. Join Microsoft Security at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, where we will showcase end-to-end security innovations and share world-class threat and regulatory intelligence to give you the advantage you need in the era of AI. This is an opportunity to learn how Microsoft’s AI-first end-to-end security platform can help you overcome the top security challenges and manage risk effectively even as high-level threats evolve. The Summit is one of many top cybersecurity events in 2025 where security professionals like you can hear insights from Microsoft Security and interact with your peers. Microsoft Security offers AI-first, end-to-end protection for identities, endpoints, apps, and clouds, providing comprehensive security in the AI era, powered by unmatched threat intelligence. Accelerate your secure adoption of AI with ready-to-go security and governance tools built for generative AI. We’re excited to be returning to the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit and look forward to giving attendees several ways to connect. We invite you to come see our innovation and engage with us. Our experts will be giving two sessions, we’ll be offering live demos in our booth (#945), and we’ll be chatting with attendees during one-on-one meetings. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting We’re excited to meet with conference attendees and encourage you to book a time. During these meetings, we can exchange perspectives on the latest cybersecurity threats, security best practices, and industry trends. It’s also a good time to learn more about specific Microsoft product capabilities and which features can address your organization’s unique challenges. We’re always up for sharing security strategies too. Book a one-on-one meeting with a Microsoft expert. Propel your security efforts with Microsoft sessions When choosing session topics for conferences, we consider several factors. What topics or trends are top of mind in the industry? What is sparking conversation with our clients? Where can we add the most value to help organizations facing modern security challenges? The Gartner Security & Risk Management is no exception and attendees can benefit from attending one – or even better, both –- of Microsoft’s two sessions at the event. If you want to hear insights on AI news and maximize the value of Microsoft products, you won’t want to miss these sessions for insights that can help you better manage your organization’s risk: “Microsoft: Security in the Age of Agentic AI” (11:30 AM-12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10): Hammad Rajjoub, Director, Security will explore the future of security AI agents and the human-driven way they introduce innovative security principles tailored for AI-driven enterprises. Agentic workflows are set to revolutionize security by enabling complex problem-solving, agent collaboration, and iterative learning. Hammad will also discuss the continued importance of principles like Zero Trust, least privilege, and assume breach, but share why they will be insufficient as AI reshapes enterprises and cybersecurity, requiring new principles. “Trustwave: Unlocking Your Data Fortress: Mastering Microsoft Purview for Proactive Cybersecurity” (2:00–2:45 PM on Wednesday, June 11): Microsoft Global Partner Solutions Architect David Branscome will share strategies for fortifying your security and maximizing ROI with Microsoft Purview, the integrated data governance and compliance solution transforming security. You’ll learn more about Purview capabilities like data classification, data loss prevention, insider risk management, and eDiscovery and hear from Purview clients on how it enables proactive data protection. Don’t let your data be the next target—empower your defense with Purview. Connect with us at the Summit Elevate your defenses, enhance efficiency, and empower your team to focus on the most critical threats with generative AI for cybersecurity. We’d be thrilled to meet one-on-one with you at the Gartner conference. Whether you have questions, want a personalized demo, or want to chat about how AI could impact your security, schedule a time to speak with one of our experts at the event. And stop by Booth #945 for a live demo. In the meantime, explore how AI-powered cybersecurity can transform how you protect your organization. Hope to see you at the Gartner event!
