Key Takeaways
- AI is now a core pillar in the Zero Trust framework
- Zero Trust Workshop helps build a real implementation plan
- 100+ new assessment checks added across Data and Network
- Improved visibility with Microsoft Purview and Azure Networking
- Helps move from AI uncertainty to clear security actions
100+ New Assessment Checks for Data and Network Security. Zero Trust is getting an important update, with AI now added as a core pillar along with Identity, Devices, and Network. This means organisations need to treat AI security as a key part of their overall security strategy. Microsoft has also introduced the Zero Trust Workshop, a guided tool that helps teams create a clear and practical implementation plan instead of just discussing concepts.
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100+ New Assessment Checks for Data and Network Security
In addition, there are 100+ new assessment checks across Data (Purview) and Network (Global Secure Access & Azure Networking), which help security teams better understand risks and take the right actions. Overall, this update makes it easier to plan, manage, and secure AI in a structured way.
| Data | AI Resources | Applications | Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email and documents Structured data | Agents MCP Servers | Cloud based On premises | Serverless Containers PaaS LaaS |

- Zero Trust Workshop 3.0 Updated with AI Pillar 700 Security Controls Across 116 Groups and 33 Functional Swim Lanes
- 7 Stages of Windows Zero Trust Lifecycle Management Helps Organizations Secure Update and Retire Devices Efficiently
- 6 Core Security Pillars of Windows 11 Chip-to-Cloud Protection
- Protecting Endpoints with Zero Trust Principles and Microsoft Intune Capabilities
- Easy Method to Deploy Windows Cloud Input Protection Driver Setup using Intune
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Anoop C Nair is a Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He is a blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, and Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Entra, and Microsoft Security.

