At GISEC Global 2025, Microsoft showcased its latest advancements in cybersecurity, focusing on Agentic AI, autonomous, AI-powered agents designed to defend against evolving cyber threats.
The event, known as the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity gathering, was the platform for Microsoft to demonstrate how Agentic AI is transforming threat response. These intelligent agents detect, triage, and respond to threats faster than traditional systems.
As AI becomes a tool for cybercriminals to scale deception and accelerate attacks, Microsoft introduced the next evolution: Microsoft Security Copilot Agents. These agents operate autonomously within defined safety parameters. They help security teams by:
These agents adapt continuously to changing threat landscapes, increasing operational resilience. In a notable industry first, Microsoft partner Help AG demonstrated a Phishing Triage Agent, capable of managing phishing alerts and cyberattacks, allowing human teams to focus on more complex threats.
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, said: “Generative AI is reshaping cybersecurity. While it creates new risks, it also offers tools for better defense. Microsoft is embedding AI into all layers of our cybersecurity platforms to provide real-time intelligence and autonomous responses.”
He added that Microsoft’s vision aligns with the UAE’s national goals for a secure and resilient digital economy. The company remains committed to helping organizations enhance cyber resilience and innovate securely.
Visitors at Microsoft’s Hub in Hall 6 experienced its full security strategy and Generative AI capabilities. A highlight was Microsoft Security Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that supports investigations, improves threat detection, and provides actionable insights.
This tool integrates with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Intune, creating a unified defense ecosystem. According to Tariq Halawani, Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions at Microsoft UAE, these tools are reshaping security operations through automation and improved efficiency.
Microsoft also shared insights from its Cyber Signals report: “AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures.” The report outlined how cybercriminals use AI to scale scams with fake images, cloned voices, and fraudulent websites.
Microsoft’s defense systems, which analyze trillions of signals daily, have:
The company is also working with law enforcement and industry partners to share threat intelligence and tackle AI misuse.
The Microsoft Hub featured interactive areas for Microsoft Entra Suite, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Threat Protection. It also included a Networking Area, F&B zone, entertainment arena, and activation stage.
Twelve Microsoft technology partners participated, including:
GISEC Global 2025, under the theme “Securing an AI-Powered Future,” hosted over 750 cybersecurity brands and more than 25,000 infosec professionals from 160+ countries.
Microsoft’s participation reinforced its commitment to helping organizations use secure AI technologies to meet modern cybersecurity challenges.
