Microsoft has unveiled Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, aimed at enhancing security and governance for AI agents within organizations. Agent 365, priced at $15 per user per month, acts as a centralized control system for monitoring and securing AI agents across enterprises. Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, priced at $99 per user per month, combines Agent 365 with advanced security features.
The move comes in response to the rapid adoption of AI agents, with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies using such agents, despite nearly a third operating without proper approval. Microsoft’s concern lies in the potential misuse of AI agents, emphasizing the risk of manipulated agents working against their organizations.
Agent 365 integrates observability, security, and governance features, extending zero-trust principles from people to AI systems. With the rise of AI recommendation poisoning and backdoored language models, Microsoft highlights the need for proactive security measures to prevent exploitation.
Microsoft’s initiative targets enterprises looking to govern AI effectively amid the growing risks of AI agent manipulation. As the industry evolves, organizations face the challenge of balancing AI innovation with robust security practices to maintain trust in AI systems.
Source: VentureBeat