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Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity System to Automate Patching

Published July 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM UTC

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Microsoft has introduced a new cybersecurity system designed to automate the detection and patching of security vulnerabilities. Called Project Perception, the system uses a series of AI agents that reason across a company’s data, tools, and workflows. It can identify potential security holes and patch them before they are exploited. The company says the model is cost-saving, allowing organizations to reduce their security operations expenses. This launch marks Microsoft’s first dedicated cybersecurity AI model, alongside a broader agentic system that ties these agents together. The product is aimed at enterprise customers who face a growing number of cyber threats. Microsoft hopes to address the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals by automating routine security tasks. The system is currently in preview, with broader availability planned later this year. Analysts see this as a significant step in AI-driven security, though details on pricing and exact performance benchmarks remain limited.