Microsoft says ungoverned AI agents could become corporate 'double agents.' Its fix costs $99 a month. | VentureBeat
Microsoft has announced the launch of Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, designed to enhance security and governance for AI agents in large organizations, addressing the rapid adoption and potential risks of AI deployment. These products aim to close the gap in AI oversight and protect against threats, such as "double agents," by extending zero-trust security principles to AI systems.
Microsoft's launch of Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7 highlights the critical need for security and governance in AI agent deployments, especially given that 29% of these agents operate without IT or security approval in Fortune 500 companies. For AI professionals, this signals an urgent opportunity to focus on developing and implementing robust security frameworks for AI deployments, emphasizing zero-trust principles to close visibility gaps and mitigate risks associated with unsanctioned and potentially compromised AI agents.