Microsoft Launches AI System to Counter Rising Cyber Threats in SA - IT News Africa - African Business Technology News

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Microsoft has launched MDASH, a multi-model AI security system designed to discover, validate, and help remediate vulnerabilities at scale. The company is opening the system through a limited private preview, including onboarding South African customers. The article also highlights rising AI-enabled cyber threats and the need for faster patching, stronger cloud infrastructure, and better security hygiene. Microsoft is pairing the launch with broader security guidance and skills initiatives to help organisations improve their defensive posture. The opportunity points to AI security tooling, vulnerability management, patch automation, and related partner services.

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