Microsoft Security Copilot: Master strategies for AI-driven cyber defense

by Bi Yue Xu, Rod Trent

Overview

Master Microsoft Security Copilot and unlock the power of AI to stay ahead in the next generation of cyber defense.

Key Features

• Master Security Copilot’s ecosystem while developing skills in crafting effective prompts, creating promptbooks, and customizing plugins
• Apply Security Copilot in real-world scenarios through detailed case studies
• Transform your security operations with next-generation defense capabilities and automation
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Step into the forefront of cybersecurity innovation with Microsoft Security Copilot, where cutting-edge AI tackles the intricate challenges of digital defense. This book provides an insider’s view of Security Copilot’s powerful features, from AI-powered analytics revolutionizing security operations to comprehensive orchestration streamlining incident response and threat management. Through real-world case studies and frontline stories, you’ll discover how to harness AI advancements to unlock the full potential of Security Copilot within the expansive Microsoft ecosystem. Designed for security professionals facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, this book introduces the next generation of cybersecurity defense. You’ll gain skills to significantly accelerate threat detection and investigation, streamline security processes and optimize cyber defense strategies. By the end of this book, you’ll become a Security Copilot ninja capable of confidently using various plugins and crafting effective prompts. You'll also have learned to design promptbooks, create custom plugins, and leverage logic apps to enhance automation, empowering you to navigate complex cybersecurity challenges effortlessly using Security Copilot.

What you will learn

• Master Security Copilot's comprehensive features and navigation
• Harness the full potential of the diverse plugins within Security Copilot
• Develop prompt engineering skills by crafting effective prompts
• Create and optimize promptbooks for streamlined security workflows
• Build and customize plugins to enhance security operations
• Witness AI transforming threat detection and response, advancing cyber defense into a new era
• Understand Security Copilot's pricing model for cost-effective solutions
• Explore Security Copilot training and GitHub resources

Who this book is for

This book is for cybersecurity enthusiasts at any level, from beginners seeking foundational knowledge to seasoned professionals looking to stay current. While readers with basic cybersecurity knowledge will find the content accessible, experienced practitioners will benefit from in-depth explorations of advanced features and case studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835884522
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2025
Product dimensions:	75.00(w) x 92.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bi Yue Xu is a seasoned Principal Security Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity. Specializing in Digital Forensics and Incident Response, she was a Certified Windows Forensics Examiner (EnCE) and held multiple security certifications, including GREM, GCFA, GCIA, GWAPT, GCWN, SC100, SC200, SC900 and more. Bi Yue's expertise is showcased in her work, from designing and developing a comprehensive 4-day Defender for Endpoint training course, which has been delivered to over 300 organizations across 44 countries since its inception two years ago, to creating custom KQL detection and hunting rules, and even uncovering attacks related to zero-day.

Rod Trent is a Senior Product Manager for Microsoft. He has spoken many times at many conferences over the past 30-some years and has several written books and hundreds of articles. He is a husband, dad, and g-pop. In his spare time (if such a thing does truly exist), you can regularly find him simultaneously watching Six Million Dollar Man TV show episodes, writing KQL queries, and teaching AI to be kind and honest.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Elevating Cyber Defense with Security Copilot
2. Unveiling Security Copilot Through its Embedded Experience
3. Navigating the Security Copilot Platform
4. Extending Security Copilot Capabilities with Plugins
5. The Art of Prompt Engineering
6. The Power of Promptbooks in Security Copilot
7. Automation and Integration: The Next Frontier
8. Cyber Sleuthing with Security Copilot
9. Harnessing Security Copilot within the Microsoft Ecosystem
10. Frontline Tales with Security Copilot
11. Architectural Insights of Security Copilot
12. The Pricing Model in Security Copilot
13. Security Copilot Training and Empowerment