
Module 1: Introduction to generative AI concepts
In this module, you explore the way in which language models enable AI applications and services to generate original content based on natural language input. You also learn how generative AI enables the creation of agents that can assist humans in creative tasks.
Lessons
- What is generative AI?
- How do language models work?
- Understanding how transformers advance language models
- Understanding differences in language models
- Improve prompt results
- Create responsible generative AI solutions
Exercise
- Explore generative AI agent scenario
Module 2: Describe Microsoft Security Copilot
Get acquainted with Microsoft Security Copilot. You are introduced to some basic terminology, how Microsoft Security Copilot processes prompts, the elements of an effective prompt, and how to enable the solution.
Lessons
- Get acquainted with Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot terminology
- Describe how Microsoft Security Copilot processes prompt requests
- Describe the elements of an effective prompt
- Describe how to enable Microsoft Security Copilot
Exercise
- None
Module 3: Describe the core features of Microsoft Security Copilot
Microsoft Security Copilot has a rich set of features. Learn about available plugins, promptbooks, the ways you can export and share information from Copilot, and much more.
Lessons
- Describe the features available in the standalone experience of Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe the features available in a session of the standalone experience
- Describe workspaces
- Describe the Microsoft plugins available in Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe the non-Microsoft plugins supported by Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe custom promptbooks
- Describe knowledge base connections
Exercise
- None
Module 4: Describe the embedded experiences of Microsoft Security Copilot
Microsoft Security Copilot is accessible directly from some Microsoft security products. This is referred to as the embedded experience. Learn about the scenarios supported by the Copilot embedded experience in Microsoft’s security solutions.
Lessons
- Describe Copilot in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Copilot in Microsoft Purview
- Copilot in Microsoft Entra
- Copilot in Microsoft Intune
- Copilot in Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Preview)
Exercise
- None
Module 5: Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents
Automate threat detection and response with Microsoft Security Copilot agents—AI-powered tools that streamline cybersecurity operations, reduce manual workloads, and scale protection across your digital environment.
Lessons
- Describe Microsoft Copilot Security agents
- Describe the Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent
- Explore the Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent
- Describe the Conditional Access Optimization Agent
- Explore the Conditional Access Optimization Agent
- Describe the Phishing Triage Agent
Module 6: Explore use cases of Microsoft Security Copilot
Explore use cases of Microsoft Security Copilot in the standalone and embedded experiences, through lab-like exercises.
Lessons
- Introduction
Exercises
- Explore the first run experience
- Explore the standalone experience
- Explore Security Copilot workspaces
- Configure the Microsoft Sentinel plugin
- Enable a custom plugin
- Explore file uploads as a knowledge base
- Create a custom promptbook
- Explore the capabilities of Copilot in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Explore the capabilities of Copilot in Microsoft Purview
- Explore the capabilities of Copilot in Microsoft Entra
This course is targeted at cybersecurity professionals interested in getting started with Microsoft Security Copilot, including security analysts, security admins, and SOC managers.
The person taking this course is looking to familiarize themselves with the functionality of Microsoft Security Copilot in both the standalone and embedded experiences.
They should have working knowledge of:
- Security operations and incident response.
- Experience with Microsoft security products and services.
- And is interested in learning how Microsoft Security Copilot, an AI-powered security analysis tool, can help them process security signals and respond to threats more quickly.
- Explain the fundamentals of generative AI and the role of large and small language models in security operations.
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot’s features, capabilities, and terminology.
- Onboard and configure Security Copilot, including provisioning capacity, setting environments, and assigning roles.
- Navigate the standalone Copilot experience, including sessions, promptbooks, plugins, and workspaces.
- Apply Copilot in embedded contexts such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Leverage Security Copilot agents (such as the Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent and Phishing Triage Agent) to automate repetitive tasks and reduce workloads.
- Conduct guided, simulation-based exercises to reinforce hands-on understanding of Copilot’s use in real-world scenarios.
- Integrate Copilot Security with 3rd party XDR and SOAR ecosystems (Crowdstrike Falcon, Palo Alto, SentinelOne, Cisco, Trend Micro, Shodan, CyberArk, and CrowdSec to name a few.)
- Estimate the cost of deploying Microsoft Security Copilot within your organization.