Security Copilot serves as a remarkably handy, resourceful, and intelligent assistant for security professionals. Whether you’re seeking insights into the tactics and tools used by threat actors, trying to identify attacks, investigating incidents, or looking for actionable recommendations, Security Copilot can provide guidance and information that are insightful, clear, and easy to understand.

Security Copilot plays a key role in investigating security incidents, analyzing suspicious files or scripts, assessing risky users, and proactively hunting for threats. Once the investigation is complete, it generates detailed reports to document the findings!

Security Copilot is also highly effective at gathering threat intelligence, identifying anomalies, and pinpointing attack surfaces. Additionally, it supports insider risk management, aids in eDiscovery, provides device details, assists device troubleshooting, helps...

Microsoft Defender XDR is an enterprise defense suite designed to offer integrated protection against advanced threats. It unifies detection, prevention, investigation, and response across endpoints, identities, emails, and applications to effectively safeguard against complex attacks. Think of it as a highly advanced, digital security guard that not only looks for potential threats but also takes action to stop them and helps recover any affected areas.

Security Copilot is seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Defender XDR to enhance security operations and incident response. Embedded directly in the Microsoft Defender XDR portal, Security Copilot leverages the power of AI to assist security teams to do the following:

• Summarize incidents: Compile details from all related alerts and analyst notes into a clear and concise incident summary. This allows a quick understanding of the scope and impact of security incidents...

Microsoft Entra is designed to help organizations manage and secure who has access to their digital resources. It simplifies the process of verifying user identities and controlling their access to various systems and information. Think of it as a digital gatekeeper that ensures only authorized individuals can get into the right places, helping to protect sensitive data and support secure operations. Microsoft Entra includes a range of products designed to secure access for a variety of identities, including employees, external partners, and customers, from anywhere, to any resource across clouds and on-premises.

Microsoft Entra ID Protection is a part of the broader Microsoft Entra suite. Microsoft Entra ID Protection identifies when a user’s behavior or login attempts seem suspicious or unusual, which could signal a possible threat. For instance, if a user suddenly tries to access sensitive information from an unexpected...

Microsoft Purview is a tool designed to help organizations in managing and protecting their data. It tracks where data is stored, and ensures it is organized, secure, and meets regulatory requirements. It acts as a smart assistant by keeping data organized and secure, while also simplifying the management and protection of important information. It is a comprehensive solution for data governance, security, and compliance.

Purview provides a range of essential features to assist organizations in managing their data efficiently. Its Data loss prevention feature helps to prevent sensitive information from being accidentally shared or leaked by automatically detecting and protecting at-risk data. Communication compliance ensures that users’ messages and interactions adhere to company policies and regulations, helping maintain proper standards. Insider risk management identifies and addresses potential threats from within the...

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect cloud environments. It acts as a guardian for businesses, continuously monitoring and evaluating the security of their cloud-based systems and data. It helps identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, offering insights and recommendations to strengthen security posture and resilience.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud significantly enhances security and compliance by continuously assessing cloud resources against best practices and regulatory standards. It provides actionable recommendations to address vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, such as enabling encryption or adjusting network settings.

Embedded in Defender for Cloud, Security Copilot offers powerful ways to manage and address security recommendations displayed on Defender for Cloud’s recommendations page, assisting security teams in analyzing them. You can ask Security...

Microsoft Intune is a solution that helps organizations manage and secure their employees’ devices and applications. Think of it as a central control panel that allows a company to ensure that smartphones, tablets, and computers are used safely and effectively. It helps administrators set up policies to protect sensitive information, manage which applications can be used, and ensure that all devices comply with security standards. By using Intune, companies can maintain control over their technology while making sure that employees have the tools they need to do their jobs securely and efficiently.

Endpoint security policies, such as those for Defender Antivirus, Attack Surface Reduction, App Control for Business, disk encryption, Windows firewall, and others, can be defined and configured within Intune. These policies are designed to enhance device security and reduce risk.

Embedded within Intune, Security Copilot supports...

The Security Copilot capabilities embedded within a specific Microsoft product are designed to work exclusively with that solution. Consequently, with the embedded experience, you can only access the Security Copilot knowledge and capabilities that are directly relevant to the product you’re working with. For example, if you’re using Security Copilot within the Microsoft Defender XDR solution, the Copilot features available are specific to Defender’s capabilities.

While the embedded experience is product-specific, you can switch to Security Copilot’s standalone experience, which allows you to access and make use of different security solutions simultaneously through a unified interface. This consolidated platform provides an integrated and streamlined experience for you. It enables you to leverage the full range of Security Copilot capabilities from Microsoft and non-Microsoft solutions, eliminating...

This chapter has provided an introduction to the capabilities and features of Security Copilot, giving you a better understanding of what it is and how it operates, especially when it is embedded in Microsoft security solutions. The thorough introduction allows you to see how Security Copilot can serve as a smart assistant, transforming security operations and empowering your team’s success. This foundational knowledge of Security Copilot’s core features and benefits will prepare you for a more in-depth exploration of its advanced functionalities in the upcoming chapters.

With a solid understanding of Security Copilot in place, in the next chapter, we will focus on its onboarding and setup. You’ll be guided through the onboarding process and be introduced to Security Copilot’s user interfaces, assisting you to navigate the tool effectively. Lastly, to help you become more familiar with how Security Copilot works in practice, you will go through...