Microsoft has just announced the launch of Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, two products aimed at providing security and governance for the increasing number of AI agents being utilized by large organizations. Both products will be available on May 1st, alongside Wave 3 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, which expands the company’s agentic AI capabilities and incorporates model diversity from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Agent 365, priced at $15 per user per month, acts as the “control plane for agents,” offering a centralized system for IT, security, and business teams to monitor, govern, and secure AI agents within an enterprise. On the other hand, Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, known as the “Frontier Worker Suite,” combines Agent 365 with Microsoft 365 Copilot and advanced security features into a single license costing $99 per user per month.
The need for these products arises from the rapid adoption of AI agents within organizations, with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies utilizing them. However, Microsoft’s research shows that nearly a third of these agents are operating without approval from IT or security teams, posing significant security risks. Microsoft aims to address these challenges by providing tools for observing, securing, and governing AI agents.
One of the key concerns highlighted by Microsoft is the concept of “double agents,” where AI systems can be manipulated to work against their own organizations. While real-world incidents of agent compromise have not been observed at scale, Microsoft’s AI Red Team has conducted experiments demonstrating how agents can be exploited through prompt injections and model poisoning.
To address these risks, Agent 365 focuses on observability, security, and governance, extending Microsoft’s existing security infrastructure to non-human entities. This approach aligns with the zero-trust security model, ensuring that AI agents are protected against threats and their access to data is secure.
Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7 represents the company’s most comprehensive enterprise AI bundle yet, combining various AI and security tools into a single SKU. This bundle aims to provide customers with a unified solution for AI governance and security, consolidating multiple tools into one trusted platform.
The launch of these products coincides with the introduction of expanded model diversity in Microsoft 365 Copilot, including the addition of Claude from Anthropic and new OpenAI models. This expansion aims to offer customers a broader range of AI capabilities for their business needs.
Overall, Microsoft’s focus on trust and governance in AI reflects the company’s commitment to making AI safe for enterprise deployment. By providing comprehensive security solutions for AI agents, Microsoft aims to stay ahead of potential threats and ensure the future of work is built on trusted agents.
