Microsoft Agent 365: Human-Level Security for AI Agents

Microsoft is expanding its Agent 365 offering to provide comprehensive security for AI agents. The company believes AI agents need "human-level security controls." Microsoft's Vasu Jakkal told CRN that the goal is to protect organizations, regardless of the tools they use. Agent 365 now includes local AI agents, in addition to cloud-based ones. The capabilities for local agents are currently in preview. This move aims to help partners and customers avoid security risks when using powerful AI agents. Microsoft emphasizes that as agents become more widespread, visibility and control over them are critical. The company states that partners are essential in deploying these solutions to customers. This matters because robust security, observability, and governance are crucial as AI agents move from prototype to production in organizations.