Microsoft launched its AI-powered Security Copilot a year ago to bring a chatbot to the cybersecurity space, and now it’s expanding it with AI agents that are designed to autonomously assist overwhelmed security teams. Microsoft is unveiling six of its own AI agents for its Security Copilot, as well as five that have been created by its partners.

Designed for Microsoft's Security Copilot tool, the AI-powered agents will automate basic tasks, freeing IT and security staff to tackle more complex issues.

Launched last April, Security Copilot is a specialized version of Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. It enables cybersecurity professionals to surface data about breaches using natural language prompts. Security Copilot also automates several related tasks, such as the process of setting up access controls for employee devices.