Microsoft Copilot for Security is now generally available with its flexible pricing model

In March 2023, Microsoft announced its plans to introduce the Security Copilot service, which would enable users to search for and resolve computing security issues by typing in text prompts. The service’s early access program was launched in October 2023.

Just over a year after its initial announcement, Microsoft has announced the general availability of Copilot for Security. According to a recent blog post, it is also noted that an Azure subscription is required for customers to access the service.

Microsoft has additionally provided information regarding the cost structure of Copilot for Security, which is determined by usage levels within companies and organizations.

With a flexible, consumption-based pricing model, customers can start small, experiment, and learn from their own usage to grow to the capacity required to meet their business needs and budget. Copilot capacity is measured in Security Compute Units (SCU). The in-product dashboard offers insights into SCU usage patterns allowing customers to monitor and flexibly provision the desired number of SCUs at any time.

The service offers an in-product dashboard that allows companies to track the usage patterns of their SCUs. This can provide valuable insights for determining future SCU purchases.

Moreover, the latest blog entry confirms that Copilot for Security users can access Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence resources, including intel profiles, articles, and the analyst workbench, at no extra charge.

Microsoft has previously stated that Copilot for Security is capable of aiding in the development of summaries for all security incidents and also provides support in responding to such incidents.

Copilot for Security also offers a feature where the AI can assist in reverse engineering malware scripts, aiding security developers in identifying vulnerabilities and protecting against them. The initial launch will support 25 languages.