New Microsoft Data Security Index report explores secure AI adoption to protect sensitive data

## Executive summary The 2026 Microsoft Data Security Index overview explains how generative and agentic AI are driving productivity while introducing new data risks, reporting that 47% of organizations are implementing generative AI controls, 32% of data security incidents involve AI tools, and 82% plan to embed generative AI into security operations; it recommends consolidating tools for unified visibility (DSPM), enforcing responsible AI controls (DLP, Defender for Cloud Apps), and leveraging AI-assisted automation and agents (Security Copilot) to scale detection, investigation, and governance while maintaining oversight.