Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security
Microsoft Security Copilot Consulting Services
Microsoft Security Copilot helps analysts summarise incidents, investigate threats in natural language, generate KQL, and review guided response actions. Star Knowledge deploys and operationalises Security Copilot on a validated Defender XDR and Sentinel foundation.
AI-powered security operations across Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Security Copilot.
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, Defender XDR + Sentinel + Security Copilot
Built across the major agent ecosystems
Copilot Studio
Azure AI Foundry
AWS Bedrock
Google Vertex AI
OpenAI
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Scale SOC Capacity Without Scaling Headcount
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Too many alerts and not enough analysts?
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Incident investigation still takes hours?
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Junior analysts depend on seniors for complex incidents?
Security Copilot licensed but not delivering adoption?
Star Knowledge deploys and optimises Microsoft Security Copilot so analysts investigate faster, hunt proactively, and scale SOC capacity without replacing people.
What We Do
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Incidents summarised in seconds
Copilot turns cross-domain incidents into fast summaries: what happened, what is affected, and what to do next.
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Investigation in natural language
Analysts ask plain-English questions and get answers from Defender XDR, Sentinel, and threat intelligence data.
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KQL generated, not hand-written
Copilot generates KQL for Sentinel threat hunting from a plain-language description, then helps analysts review the query.
Guided response actions
Copilot suggests and explains response actions so analysts can validate steps against SOC procedures before execution.
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Junior analysts get stronger investigation support
Copilot gives junior analysts structured guidance, reducing reliance on senior specialists for every complex incident.
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Foundation-first approach
We deploy Copilot only on a reliable Defender XDR and Sentinel foundation, or build that foundation first.
Our Services & Capabilities
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Copilot Readiness Assessment
We assess Defender XDR and Sentinel readiness for Security Copilot, then identify foundation gaps.
- Foundation audit
- Readiness score
- Gap identification
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Foundation Build (Defender + Sentinel)
If Defender or Sentinel has gaps, we build the data foundation first so Copilot has reliable signals.
- Defender deployment
- Sentinel setup
- Data quality
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Security Copilot Deployment
We configure Security Copilot licensing, plugins, access, and Defender + Sentinel integration.
- Copilot licensing
- Configuration
- Plugin setup
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Prompt Engineering & Custom Prompts
We create promptbooks and investigation workflows for repeatable, high-quality analyst results.
- Custom promptbooks
- Investigation playbooks
- Optimised prompts
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Analyst Training & Adoption
We train analysts on Copilot for investigation, hunting, summarisation, and guided response.
- Analyst training
- Hands-on workshops
- Adoption support
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SOC Workflow Integration
We embed Copilot into SOC triage, investigation, escalation, and reporting workflows.
- SOC workflow integration
- Triage process
- Reporting
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Ongoing Optimisation
We refine prompts, plugins, adoption, MTTI/MTTR tracking, and SOC workflows over time.
- Prompt refinement
- New plugin integration
- Productivity measurement
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"Where Are You on the Copilot Journey?"
| Your situation | What we deliver | Starting point |
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| “Want Copilot but Defender isn’t fully deployed” | Foundation build + Copilot deployment | |
| “Defender + Sentinel deployed, ready for Copilot” | Copilot deployment + training | Copilot enablement |
| “Copilot licensed but nobody’s using it” | Training + prompt engineering + adoption | Copilot optimisation |
| “SOC overwhelmed, need AI help” | Full programme: foundation + Copilot + SOC integration | Assessment first |
| “Junior analysts can’t investigate” | Copilot as skill multiplier + training | Copilot enablement + training |
| “Want to do threat hunting but no capacity” | Copilot for KQL + hunting playbooks | Copilot hunting enablement |
| “Board asking about AI for security” | Assessment + Copilot demo + roadmap | Readiness assessment |
The readiness assessment above checks whether your foundation is ready; a consultation builds the deployment plan
What Security Copilot Actually Does
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Incident Summarisation
Copilot reads a complex, multi-stage incident (endpoint alert + identity anomaly + email compromise) and produces a human-readable summary: what happened, what’s affected, timeline, and severity — in seconds.
Example: “User X received a phishing email at 09:14, clicked a link, credential was harvested, attacker signed in from [country] at 09:32, and accessed SharePoint. Endpoint shows suspicious process.”
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Natural-Language Investigation
Analysts ask questions: “What files did this user access today?” “Show me all sign-ins from this IP.” “Is this domain associated with known threats?” Copilot queries Defender + Sentinel + threat intelligence and answers.
Example: “Show me all users who received email from this sender in the last 7 days” → returns a list with actions.
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KQL Query Generation
Describe the threat hunt: “Find all devices that communicated with external IPs on port 4444 in the last 30 days.” Copilot writes the KQL for Sentinel, explains it, and runs it.
Example: Analyst describes the hunt in English → Copilot generates and explains the KQL → results returned.
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Guided Response
Copilot suggests response actions with explanation: “Isolate this device because [reason]” “Revoke this user’s sessions because [reason]” — so analysts act with confidence.
Example: “Recommended action: Isolate device-X. Reason: Process matches known ransomware behaviour.”
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Script & Malware Analysis
Copilot analyses suspicious scripts, PowerShell commands, and file behaviours — explaining what they do in plain language so analysts don’t need to be reverse engineers.
Example: Paste a suspicious PowerShell script → Copilot explains: “This script downloads a payload from [URL] and executes it in memory.”
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Report Generation
Copilot generates investigation reports — incident summary, timeline, actions taken, recommendations — ready for management or compliance.
Example: “Generate an incident report for board review” → formatted summary with timeline and actions.
Star Knowledge validates the Defender XDR and Sentinel foundation first, then configures Security Copilot around real SOC workflows, promptbooks, governance, and measurable analyst adoption.
Our Security Copilot Methodology
Free readiness assessment
We assess your Defender + Sentinel foundation, identify gaps, and determine Copilot readiness. No cost, no obligation.
Foundation remediation (if needed)
We fill Defender + Sentinel gaps: deploy missing products, configure data connectors, tune detection rules — because Copilot needs quality data.
Copilot deployment & configuration
We deploy Security Copilot: licensing activation, plugin configuration, Defender + Sentinel integration, and role-based access.
Custom promptbooks & workflows
We build promptbooks for your common scenarios: incident triage, user investigation, threat hunting, and reporting — so analysts get consistent, optimised results.
Analyst training (hands-on)
We train analysts with hands-on exercises using real (or simulated) incidents — investigation, hunting, summarisation, and response with Copilot.
SOC integration & adoption
We integrate Copilot into your SOC workflows — triage, escalation, and reporting — so it becomes part of daily operations, not a novelty.
Ongoing optimisation
We refine prompts, add plugins, and measure impact — making Copilot progressively more useful as your team’s experience grows.
It starts with a free readiness assessment. No obligation.
Why Star Knowledge for Security Copilot
| Criteria | Star Knowledge | Self-Deploy | No AI (Manual SOC) |
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| Foundation verified | Yes — Copilot on solid data | Foundation may remain unvalidated | N/A |
| Prompt engineering | Custom promptbooks built | Default prompts only | N/A |
| Analyst training | Hands-on, scenario-based | Documentation-led setup | N/A |
| SOC integration | Workflow-embedded | Separate from daily workflow | Manual investigation |
| Investigation speed | Seconds (Copilot) | Minutes (Copilot, poorly used) | Hours (manual) |
| Junior analyst capability | Senior-level with Copilot | Limited improvement | Dependent on seniors |
| Ongoing optimisation | Continuous refinement | Limited refinement | N/A |
Case Studies
Financial services firm, 5-person security team, Defender XDR + Sentinel.
SOC overwhelmed — 5 analysts handling 200+ alerts/day, investigation backlogs, threat hunting not happening.
Deployed Security Copilot with custom promptbooks for triage, investigation, and reporting. Trained all 5 analysts.
Foundation + Copilot for a Technology Company
Technology company, 400+ users, partial Defender deployment.
Wanted Security Copilot but Defender for Identity and Sentinel weren’t deployed — Copilot would have had incomplete data.
Built the foundation first (Defender for Identity, Sentinel with analytics rules), then deployed Copilot on the complete data set.
Copilot Adoption Rescue for a Healthcare Provider
Healthcare provider, Security Copilot licensed but unused.
Licensed Copilot 6 months ago but analysts weren’t using it — prompts were generic, results were poor, adoption stalled.
Built custom promptbooks for their HIPAA-relevant scenarios, trained analysts with hands-on exercises, and integrated into SOC workflows.
Industries We Serve
Financial Services
AI-accelerated investigation for compliance-sensitive environments
Healthcare
HIPAA-relevant promptbooks and investigation workflows
Technology & SaaS
SOC scaling with AI for product and corporate security
Professional Services
Efficient security operations with lean teams
Manufacturing
Multi-site security investigation acceleration
Retail
High-volume alert triage with AI assistance
Government
Compliance-mandated investigation acceleration
Insurance
Threat investigation for cyber risk assessment
From a focused Copilot enablement for a 3-person team to an enterprise SOC transformation programme.
Insights
Security Copilot as a Major SOC Upgrade in 2026
Updated for 2026 Security Copilot deployment and licensing considerations. Security Copilot can be one of the most significant SOC productivity upgrades when it is deployed on a strong Defender XDR and Sentinel foundation. It does not replace analysts; it helps them investigate faster, ask better follow-up questions, generate KQL, and turn threat hunting into a repeatable activity.
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Investigation speed — incidents summarised in seconds; analyst asks follow-up questions in natural language
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Does Security Copilot replace security analysts?
No — and framing it that way misses the point. Copilot makes analysts faster and more capable, not redundant. It summarises what they’d spend 30 minutes reading. It writes queries they’d spend 15 minutes constructing. It explains scripts they’d need a specialist to decode. The result: your existing team handles more incidents, hunts more threats, and investigates deeper — without hiring more people. The ROI is analyst productivity, not analyst replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Security Copilot consulting?
We assess readiness, remediate Defender + Sentinel gaps, deploy Microsoft Security Copilot, build promptbooks, train analysts, and integrate Copilot into SOC workflows.
Do we need Defender and Sentinel deployed before Copilot?
Yes. Security Copilot works on Defender XDR and Sentinel data. If either foundation has gaps, we remediate those first so Copilot can summarise, investigate, and hunt reliably.
What can Copilot actually do for our security team?
It summarises incidents, supports natural-language investigation, generates KQL, explains response actions, analyses scripts, and creates investigation reports.
How do we know if our environment is ready for Security Copilot?
We review Defender XDR coverage, Sentinel connectors, alert quality, identity signals, SOC workflows, access roles, and data readiness before rollout.
Will Copilot replace our security analysts?
No. Copilot improves analyst speed and consistency; it reduces investigation time, supports junior analysts, and unlocks threat hunting without replacing the SOC team.
What are custom promptbooks?
Custom promptbooks are reusable prompt sequences for scenarios like phishing triage or compromised-user investigation, tuned to your environment.
How much does Security Copilot consulting cost?
Consulting is typically $400–$600 per consultant day, depending on readiness, integrations, training, and optimisation. Security Copilot licensing is separate and must follow Microsoft’s current SCU model.
How is Security Copilot secured and governed?
We configure role-based access, plugin permissions, approval workflows, audit logging, and data boundaries so Copilot supports SOC governance.
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