Building AI Cybersecurity Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

Artificial intelligence is changing the way cybersecurity teams operate.
This 2-day, hands-on workshop is designed for transitioning service members, students, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to understand how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio can make security teams more effective, efficient, and proactive.

Participants will gain practical experience designing, prompting, and building custom AI agents that support real-world cybersecurity use cases such as compliance, threat intelligence, and incident response. What You’ll Learn:

• The evolution of AI, machine learning, and big data in security
• How to use ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Copilot Studio effectively
• Prompt engineering fundamentals — how to communicate with AI to get better results
• How to build and deploy your own Copilot agent using Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Real-world cybersecurity use cases that combine human expertise with AI efficiency

Agenda Highlights
Day 1:

• AI & Machine Learning Foundations
• Modern AI Tools in Cybersecurity (ChatGPT, Copilot, and Agents)
• Prompt Engineering 101 + Mini-Lab
• Introduction to Microsoft Copilot Studio

Day 2:

• Deep Dive: Copilot Studio for Cybersecurity
• Guided Labs: Build Your First Copilot Agent
• Team Capstone: Design and Demo a Custom Security Assistant
• Group Presentations, Feedback, and Career Pathways

Who Should Attend

• Fort Drum CSP participants, transitioning veterans, and early-career cybersecurity professionals
• Students and educators interested in AI-driven cybersecurity learning
• Community members passionate about the future of secure, intelligent systems

What to Bring

• A laptop (Windows preferred; Wi-Fi available)
• A Microsoft 365 account (or set up a free trial of Copilot Studio before the session)
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment with AI

Why Attend
This isn’t a lecture — it’s a collaborative, hands-on experience led by real consultants and engineers.
By the end of the event, you’ll walk away with:

• A functional AI Copilot agent you helped design
• Prompt templates you can reuse in your work
• A clearer path for integrating AI and cybersecurity skills in your career