The new tools will help detect the most urgent risks faster, from phishing emails to potential insider threats.

Microsoft said Monday it will soon roll out 11 new AI agents for its security-focused Copilot aimed at offloading some of the most repetitive tasks that bog down cybersecurity teams. Why it matters: Microsoft is the latest major vendor to embed autonomous AI agents directly into its security suite in an effort to reduce burnout for cyber pros and boost efficiency through AI-powered automation.

Launched last April, Security Copilot is a specialized version of Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. It enables cybersecurity professionals to surface data about breaches using natural language prompts. Security Copilot also automates several related tasks, such as the process of setting up access controls for employee devices.