· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: AI security, supply chain, runtime controls, SDKs, orchestration, vulnerability management, visibility, case study, Microsoft Security Blog
The article argues that securing AI-powered applications requires a holistic supply-chain approach beyond protecting prompts, including monitoring frameworks, SDKs, and orchestration layers, plus enforcing strong runtime controls so security teams can detect, respond to, and remediate risks before exploitation.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: AI, threat intelligence, TTPs, detection engineering, security operations, incident response, Microsoft Security Blog
The Microsoft Security Blog describes an AI-assisted workflow that converts lengthy incident reports and threat writeups into actionable detections by automatically extracting TTPs, mapping them to existing detection coverage, and flagging gaps — completing in minutes instead of days while preserving human expert review.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: Microsoft Data Security Index, generative AI, data security, sensitive data, secure AI adoption, Microsoft Security Blog, report, 2026
The 2026 Microsoft Data Security Index examines how organizations can harness generative AI while protecting sensitive data, providing insights on secure AI adoption, governance, controls, and risk mitigation.
Microsoft announced the winners of the 2026 Security Excellence Awards, recognizing innovative defenders who went above and beyond. The announcement appeared on the Microsoft Security Blog.
A concise overview of strategies and leadership guidance for government agencies to protect sensitive data and improve overall cybersecurity resilience, as highlighted on the Microsoft Security Blog.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: AI agents, runtime security, real-time defense, generative orchestration, cybersecurity, Microsoft Security Blog
Microsoft Security Blog warns that attackers are increasingly exploiting generative orchestration, so securing AI agents at runtime is essential and requires real‑time defensive measures to detect and mitigate threats during operation.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: Microsoft Security, Zero Trust, AI transformation, security automation, Ford, Icertis, TriNet, integrated security, secure AI
Microsoft highlights how Ford, Icertis, and TriNet modernized their security posture by adopting integrated Microsoft security solutions—embedding Zero Trust principles, automating defenses, and enabling secure AI innovation at scale.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: AiTM, phishing, BEC, SharePoint, energy sector, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Security Blog, resurgence, cybersecurity
Microsoft Defender researchers reported a resurgence of a multi-stage Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing campaign paired with business email compromise (BEC) that abused SharePoint and targeted multiple organizations in the energy sector, according to a Microsoft Security Blog post.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: AI agents, security posture, attack surface, autonomous agents, risk management, governance, Microsoft Security Blog
Microsoft’s post argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents is changing how organizations operate and requires a rethinking of security posture because increased agent autonomy expands the attack surface.
The Microsoft Security Blog post outlines four key identity and network access priorities for 2026, aimed at strengthening an organization’s identity security baseline by leveraging AI and modern access controls.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: Microsoft, IDC MarketScape, Unified AI Governance, AI governance, Enterprise AI, AI safety, Microsoft Security Blog, 2025-2026
Microsoft was named a Leader in the 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms, recognizing the company’s commitment to making AI innovation safe, responsible, and enterprise-ready, according to the Microsoft Security Blog.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: RedVDS, virtual desktop, cybercrime, Microsoft DCU, law enforcement, takedown, cybersecurity, infrastructure
Microsoft investigated RedVDS, a virtual desktop provider whose services were purchased by a global network of disparate cybercriminals to target multiple sectors. Working with law enforcement worldwide, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit helped disrupt RedVDS infrastructure and related operations, a disruption detailed in a Microsoft Security Blog post.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: privacy, security, data protection, compliance, Microsoft Security, trust
The article describes how Microsoft aligns privacy and security initiatives, using advanced tools and adherence to global compliance standards to protect customer data and foster trust.
Microsoft Incident Response has introduced new proactive services that use expert‑led preparation and advanced intelligence to convert security uncertainty into operational readiness and improved organizational resilience.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: phishing, email security, spoofing, misconfiguration, routing, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Microsoft Security Blog
Threat actors are exploiting complex mail routing and misconfigured anti-spoof protections to send phishing emails that appear to come from internal senders.
· security
· timeframe: 2026-01
· tags: Microsoft Defender, Defender Experts Suite, cybersecurity, managed services, expert-led, Microsoft Security Blog, 2026
Microsoft announced the Microsoft Defender Experts Suite, an integrated collection of expert-led services designed to help security teams respond to and keep pace with modern cyberattacks, as described on the Microsoft Security Blog.