Prompting in Microsoft Security Copilot

By Ashwin Venugopal -

 





Introduction

After setting up the Security Copilot, the prompts can be used. Prompts are the primary input Security Copilot required to generate answers that can help in security-related tasks. Promptbooks are a series of prompts that have been put together to accomplish a specific security-related task. 

Use the Prompts and Promptbooks Library

Security Copilot's prompts and promptbooks library enables you to quickly leverage the platform's capabilities in a way that fits your role. The purpose of these prompts and promptbooks is to walk you through the features and capabilities that are the most pertinent to your line of work. In order to help you expedite your work and increase your productivity, the curated prompts and promptbooks offer simple access to role-based examples that get you prompting quickly.

Apply Filters

To locate the prompts and promptbooks that are most relevant, filters can be applied.  Using a variety of filters can refine search results to better fit a situation or role. Search can be customized by selecting filters according to:
  1. Roles- Examples include CISO, SOC analyst, threat intel analyst, and IT administrator.
  2. Plugins- Examples include Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Threat Intelligence, and natural language to KQL for advanced hunting.

Prompts and promptbooks can also be searched by titles.

Using Prompt Library

The following steps will help in using ready-made prompts:
  1. Select Prompts and apply other applicable filters. 
  2. Use the search function to find the title of a prompt or select a prompt from the library. 
  3. If the prompt requires input type it in the input box.
  4. Select Send or press Enter. 

Using Promptbooks Library

The promptbooks library can be accessed in following two ways:
  • Accessing promptbooks from home screen- Choose any of the following actions:
    • Use the promptbook by selecting Get started.
    • Select .... to view the details of the promptbook.
    • Select Duplicate to create a copy of the promptbook.
    • Select Share to copy the link to the promptbook.

  • Access promptbooks from menu- View the promptbooks by going to the Security Copilot menu and select Promptbook library. The promptbook library will display all the available prompts. Now choose the magnifying glass icon in the Promptbook library in the top left region of the page. Type in the first few letters of a promptbook title and wait for the results to load. 

Create Your Own Prompts

The same prompt bar can be used to directly enter requests in your own words for Security Copilot to answer.
  1. In the prompt bar, type your question for Security Copilot. 
  2. Select Send or press Enter. 
  3. Wait for Security Copilot to generate a response. 
  4. Read the response by Security Copilot. Review and verify whether the responses are according to your requirements. 

If you still have questions for Security Copilot, continue the session with more prompts to get iterative responses. 

Feedback

In the end, do provide feedback because it can help Microsoft in improving Security Copilot.                                                             


























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