Microsoft made several significant security announcements at the 2024 Microsoft Ignite event. These updates include the availability of the Security Exposure Management tool, a new $4 million bug bounty, and new security updates and skills for Copilot. According to Microsoft, security remains their top priority, and they have dedicated a large team to their Secure Future Initiative (SFI), making it the largest cybersecurity engineering project in history.
One of the major updates is the availability of the Security Exposure Management tool, which integrates Microsoft Defender products to provide a unified view of an organization’s security posture. This tool also helps users prioritize critical assets and provides controls to manage them. It offers insights and context regarding data security, including events, recommendations, metrics, and initiatives. Additionally, it shows users potential attack paths that an attacker may use to breach their data.
Microsoft also announced a new $4 million bug bounty called “Zero Day Quest,” which is focused on investigating crucial security vulnerabilities in the cloud and AI. This bounty aims to bring together the best minds in security to work with Microsoft engineers and researchers to keep everyone safe.
Updates for Copilot AI were also announced, including new security skills and updates for Purview. These updates will allow admins to use Copilot as an expert tool for managing security.
Overall, these updates demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to security and their efforts to stay ahead of potential threats. The Security Exposure Management tool, Zero Day Quest bug bounty, and Copilot updates will provide organizations with the necessary tools and skills to protect their data and systems.
