Securing a website has long been a challenging task, often requiring technical knowledge most site builders lack. Misconfigured headers, open information, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and suspicious traffic spikes can be daunting, especially for businesses and creators new to web security. Recognizing this, Microsoft has launched Security Agent in Power Pages (Public Preview)–an AI-driven assistant that makes website security more accessible, proactive, and effective than ever before.
What is the Power Pages Security Agent?
The Security Agent is an AI-powered feature built directly into the Power Pages design studio. It’s designed to help site makers, IT professionals, administrators, and business users proactively secure external websites through automation, intelligence, and real-time insights—without leaving the studio or needing a deep background in cybersecurity.
Capabilities Available in Public Preview
The Security Agent (Preview) delivers two primary capabilities:
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Automated Security Scanning
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Live Site Traffic Monitoring
Automated Security Scanning
Every two weeks, the Security Agent automatically scans your site using the established OWASP ZAP engine. It checks against 37 industry-standard vulnerabilities, including misconfigured security headers, risks of cross-site scripting (XSS), and accidental exposure of server information. When issues are found, the agent:
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Immediately presents a clear alert in the Power Pages studio dashboard.
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Offers guided, plain-language recommendations for addressing the problem.
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Walks site makers through practical, step-by-step fixes, even providing embedded code editors (such as VS Code) or direct documentation links for complex issues.
These scans ensure that even non-security experts can maintain high standards of website protection as they build and publish content.
Live Traffic Monitoring
Proactive defense goes beyond static scans. The Security Agent leverages Microsoft Sentinel signals and historical traffic analysis to monitor live usage patterns on your site. If it identifies unusual access spikes, unexpected clustered activity, or behavior suggestive of bot attacks, it triggers an immediate alert.
Alerts come with context—what happened, when, and how severe—plus specific remediation steps. This kind of real-time insight empowers site administrators to respond quickly to emerging threats before damage occurs.
Configurable and Integrated Experience
The Security Agent is built with flexibility and convenience in mind:
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Customizable Settings: Enable or disable automated scans and live monitoring based on your needs.
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Centralized Alerts Panel: Track all security events, issues, and their resolution status in one easy-to-use dashboard.
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Multi-Channel Notifications: Receive notifications directly in Power Pages Studio, via email, or through Microsoft Teams.
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User-Selected Fixes: Choose whether to accept AI-suggested mitigation steps, edit them, or consult official guidance for advanced configuration.
Everything happens within the familiar Power Pages workspace—security is built in, not bolted on.
Making Security Accessible for All
Historically, effective web security has demanded specialist knowledge. Power Pages’ Security Agent aims to eliminate that barrier, letting both beginners and experienced IT pros benefit from best-practice, up-to-date defenses. As you build or edit your website, security issues and their solutions surface automatically, so protection is as simple as clicking ‘Apply’ or following a guided fix flow.
This seamless, intelligence-driven approach enables businesses of any size to greatly reduce common vulnerabilities—often cited as the root cause of major cyberattacks.
How the Security Agent Works: Step-by-Step
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Setup: In the Power Pages design studio, navigate to the security workspace and select the Security Agent tab. Customize which monitoring features to enable and how you’d like to receive alerts.
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Automated Scans & Monitoring: The agent begins regular vulnerability scans (OWASP ZAP) and monitors real-time traffic using Microsoft Sentinel signals. Both features operate according to your selected preferences.
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Alerts: Any detected problems surface in the Overview panel—these could be flagged vulnerabilities (like missing security headers), suspicious traffic (e.g., a sudden login spike), or other risk factors.
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Actionable Guidance: For each alert, the platform provides plain-language explanations, AI-suggested remediation (such as custom web application firewall rules or CSP settings), and one-click fixes where applicable.
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Continuous Improvement: As you apply fixes, alert statuses update and your site’s security posture improves—no deep technical knowledge required.
For complex security issues, the AI even generates customized recommendations, often streamlining what used to be hours of manual research and configuration.
Preview Feature Notice
It’s important to note that as of July 30, 2025, the Security Agent is a public preview feature. That means it is accessible for early testing, feedback, and non-production use, per Microsoft’s supplemental preview terms. The Power Pages team encourages makers to engage and share feedback to shape ongoing feature development.
“This is just the beginning. More categories and intelligent recommendations are coming soon. Your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of web security in Power Pages.” – Microsoft Power Pages Team
Learn More and Get Started
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Product Documentation: Security agent (preview)
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Security Scans and Advanced Settings:
Run security scan (preview)
Advanced security settings (preview)
As threats continue to evolve and website complexity grows, Microsoft’s Security Agent for Power Pages sets a new standard for built-in, intelligence-driven website security. Whether you’re an IT professional or a solo site creator, this tool simplifies protection, prioritizes your peace of mind, and helps ensure your website stays secure—so you can focus on growing your business or sharing your message confidently.
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