Microsoft Releases Cyber Pulse Report On Agents

Microsoft today releases the Cyber Pulse report, offering enterprise leaders practical guidance on governance, observability, and security for AI and autonomous agents. The report cites Microsoft telemetry showing over 80% of Fortune 500 use low-code/no-code agents and 29% of employees use unsanctioned agents, and it recommends five core capabilities and Zero Trust controls to manage agent risk. Organizations should prioritize registries and access controls.