Best AI Tools for Security Professionals in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape. By automating tasks, analyzing vast amounts of data, and identifying threats in real-time, AI empowers security professionals to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks.

In this blog post, we'll examine some of the best AI-powered security tools available, providing a comprehensive analysis of their features, pricing, pros and cons, and user reviews.

Tools Overview

Tool	Company	Description
Microsoft Security Copilot	Microsoft	AI-driven security assistant that helps organizations streamline their security operations and improve threat response by analyzing large volumes of data, identifying patterns, and prioritizing threats.
Tessian	Tessian (now Proofpoint)	Cloud email security platform that tackles advanced risks with AI-based threat detection, using behavioral analysis, content scanning, and threat network insights to proactively identify and block AI-based breaches.
Darktrace	Darktrace	ActiveAI Security Platform that utilizes a self-learning AI approach to detect and respond to both known and unknown cyber threats. It continuously adapts to the unique characteristics of an organization's environment to provide proactive and autonomous security.
SentinelOne	SentinelOne	Singularity platform combines endpoint detection and response (EDR) with extended detection and response (XDR) to protect various devices and environments.
CrowdStrike Falcon	CrowdStrike	AI security solution that uses machine learning to stop breaches and automate threat intelligence, all delivered on a single platform.
Vectra AI	Vectra AI	Attack Signal Intelligence platform combines human intelligence, data science, and machine learning to detect and respond to cyberattacks in real time.
Fortinet FortiGuard	Fortinet	AI security software incorporating threat intelligence, real-time threat analysis, and global threat protection to identify and block advanced threats and attacks.
Trellix Endpoint Security	Trellix	Endpoint security suite that provides protection against cyber threats, using its advanced capabilities like AI/ML, user entity behavioral analysis and threat intelligence.

Microsoft Security Copilot

Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI-driven security assistant that helps organizations streamline their security operations and improve threat response. It leverages AI to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns, and prioritize threats in real time. Security Copilot then summarizes incidents and recommends response actions, making it easier for security teams to understand and act on critical insights.

Feature	Details
Company	Microsoft
Description	AI-driven security assistant that helps organizations streamline their security operations and improve threat response by analyzing large volumes of data, identifying patterns, and prioritizing threats.
Features	• Threat intelligence • Incident response • Cybersecurity automation • Natural language processing • Integration with Microsoft Azure and Defender platforms
Pricing	Available through customized packages, dependent on organization-specific needs. Priced based on the number of Security Compute Units (SCUs) used per hour, at US $4 per SCU.
Pros	• Easy integration with other Microsoft tools. • Leverages advanced AI to boost productivity and provide rapid threat identification and security insights. • Regular updates and support.
Cons	• Not as flexible for organizations that use diverse, non-Microsoft platforms. • Requires customization to adapt to unique environments. • High cost. • May involve a learning curve. • Requires internet connection. • Privacy concerns.
User Reviews	Generally positive, with users praising its ability to detect threats, automate tasks, and provide actionable insights. Some users note a learning curve and potential latency with large datasets.

Microsoft Security Copilot integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Defender, and Sentinel. This integration ensures a smooth and cohesive user experience, as all tools work together seamlessly. Copilot's natural language processing capabilities allow security analysts to interact with it intuitively, asking questions and receiving detailed responses. By automating repetitive tasks and providing contextual recommendations, Copilot can enhance efficiency and reduce burnout in corporate security teams. Studies have shown that Security Copilot can significantly improve the speed and accuracy of security analysts. Security pros were 22% faster and 7% more accurate across all tasks when using Copilot.

Despite its user-friendly design, using Microsoft Security Copilot effectively can involve a learning curve. As an AI-driven tool, Copilot processes user data to provide its services, raising privacy concerns, especially for businesses handling sensitive or confidential information.

Tessian

Tessian is a cloud email security platform that uses AI to detect and prevent advanced email threats, such as phishing, spear phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and account takeover (ATO). It combines behavioral analysis, content scanning, and threat network insights to proactively identify and block attacks. Tessian's AI is specifically designed to combat threats that originate from human error, such as accidental data loss and susceptibility to phishing attacks.

Feature	Details
Company	Tessian (now Proofpoint)
Description	Cloud email security platform that tackles advanced risks with AI-based threat detection, using behavioral analysis, content scanning, and threat network insights to proactively identify and block AI-based breaches.
Features	• Email security • Data loss prevention • Behavioral analysis • Prevents accidental and intentional data loss over email
Pricing	Not publicly listed, but available upon quote request. Costs may be prohibitive for smaller businesses.
Pros	• Excellent at reducing the risk of phishing and business email compromise. • Features built-in AI security coaching for employees, raising awareness of potential threats. • Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Google environments, with deployment achievable in minutes.
Cons	• Occasionally flags legitimate emails as threats, leading to unnecessary delays. • Cost may be prohibitive for smaller businesses.
User Reviews	Users praise Tessian for its ease of use, effectiveness in preventing email threats, and seamless integration with existing email platforms. Some users note occasional false positives and a lack of advanced features.

Tessian integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Google environments, and deployment can be achieved in minutes. It also includes built-in AI security coaching for employees, raising awareness of potential threats and helping to improve overall security posture.

While Tessian is highly effective at reducing the risk of phishing and BEC, it may occasionally flag legitimate emails as threats, leading to unnecessary delays.

Darktrace

Darktrace's ActiveAI Security Platform utilizes a self-learning AI approach to detect and respond to both known and unknown cyber threats. It continuously adapts to the unique characteristics of an organization's environment to provide proactive and autonomous security. The self-learning nature of Darktrace's AI allows it to adapt to the unique characteristics of each organization's network and operations, enabling it to detect and respond to novel threats that may not be recognized by traditional security tools.

Feature	Details
Company	Darktrace
Description	ActiveAI Security Platform that utilizes a self-learning AI approach to detect and respond to both known and unknown cyber threats. It continuously adapts to the unique characteristics of an organization's environment to provide proactive and autonomous security.
Features	• Threat detection • Autonomous response • Network monitoring • Self-learning AI • Real-time threat detection • Dedicated SaaS console
Pricing	Custom quotes are available, with general pricing starting around $30,000 annually. Costs can range from $30,000 to over $350,000 annually, with licensing typically on a subscription basis per device or user.
Pros	• Highly adaptive AI learns and evolves with your network to effectively catch sophisticated threats. • Automated responses provide instant action, helping to contain attacks before they escalate. • Robust AI-driven threat detection. • Rapid response capabilities. • Real-time network visibility. • Customizable alerts.
Cons	• High cost may deter smaller organizations from adopting it. • The initial setup can be complex, requiring a substantial user learning phase. • Issues with integration and complex interfaces. • Needs better automation and endpoint protection. • Challenges with false positives and reporting dashboards. • Network visibility should improve, covering remote devices.
User Reviews	Generally positive, with users praising its scalability, stability, AI capabilities, visibility, and ease of use. Some users note challenges with false positives, integration, and pricing.

Darktrace's self-learning AI establishes a "pattern of life" for every device and user in a network. By continuously learning and adapting, it detects subtle deviations that signal emerging threats, including unknown or zero-day attacks. Darktrace Antigena goes further, offering real-time autonomous threat response to contain in-progress attacks, mitigating damage before human intervention is ever needed.

SentinelOne

SentinelOne's Singularity platform combines endpoint detection and response (EDR) with extended detection and response (XDR) to protect various devices and environments. This AI security software safeguards against ransomware, malware, and other advanced threats while allowing automated threat hunting and incident response actions. SentinelOne's XDR capabilities provide a unified view of security events across endpoints, cloud workloads, and other security layers, enabling coordinated threat response and improved overall security posture.

Feature	Details
Company	SentinelOne
Description	Singularity platform combines endpoint detection and response (EDR) with extended detection and response (XDR) to protect various devices and environments.
Features	• Endpoint detection and response (EDR) • Extended detection and response (XDR) • Real-time threat detection • Autonomous threat response • Protection for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints • Network protection with firewall management
Pricing	Packages begin at $69.99 per endpoint annually, with options for scaling up. Singularity Core starts at $69.99 per endpoint/year.
Pros	• Offers real-time, automated incident response capabilities, limiting the impact of threats. • Comprehensive endpoint visibility makes it easier to track incidents across the network. • Affordable starting position for small to mid-sized businesses. • Basic protection from a wide array of threats. • Scalability to adjust various business needs.
Cons	• Advanced features can be challenging for smaller teams to manage efficiently. • Reporting tools may be overwhelming without sufficient training.
User Reviews	Users praise SentinelOne for its ease of use, comprehensive endpoint visibility, and effective threat detection and response capabilities. Some users note that the advanced features can be challenging to manage and the reporting tools may be overwhelming.

SentinelOne offers different packages to cater to various needs and budgets. The Singularity Core package provides basic protection at an affordable price, while the Singularity Control package adds network protection with firewall management. The Singularity Complete package offers advanced threat hunting and visibility across endpoints, while the Singularity Enterprise package provides detailed telemetry for threat investigations and tools for proactive threat identification and forensic analysis. SentinelOne Singularity Commercial is suited for basic security at an accessible cost. Singularity Commercial is priced at $209.99 per endpoint per year and focuses on providing basic EPP features without advanced EDR capabilities. Key Features: Next-generation Antivirus, Attack Surface Reduction, limited EDR capabilities.

CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike Falcon is an AI-powered endpoint security platform that uses machine learning to prevent breaches and automate threat intelligence. It offers a single, unified platform for endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response. CrowdStrike's adversary-driven approach to threat intelligence provides valuable insights into attacker tactics and techniques, enabling proactive threat hunting and more effective defense against sophisticated attacks.

Feature	Details
Company	CrowdStrike
Description	AI security solution that uses machine learning to stop breaches and automate threat intelligence, all delivered on a single platform.
Features	• Endpoint protection • Threat detection • Incident response • Machine learning • Real-time threat detection • Next-generation antivirus (NGAV) • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) • Managed threat hunting • User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Pricing	Packages range from $59.99 to $184.99 per device per year, with custom pricing available for larger enterprises.
Pros	• Provides visibility across devices, accounts, and cloud workloads. • AI-driven insights. • Low resource usage. • Advanced threat analysis. • Real-time response. • Scalability. • Integrates with other solutions.
Cons	• User interface could be improved. • Learning curve to get familiar with the platform's capabilities. • High cost. • Privacy concerns. • Technical support challenges. • Integration issues with on-premise devices. • Complex API usage for SIEM connections. • Limited customization. • Overhead & noise. • Complex reporting. • Limited DLP features. • Limited activity monitoring. • Cloud dependency.
User Reviews	Generally positive, with users praising its effectiveness, ease of use, and comprehensive protection. Some users note concerns about cost, complexity, and reporting capabilities.

CrowdStrike Falcon uses behavioral AI to detect anomalies in user endpoint behavior. This means it can monitor current activity and compare it against past user actions to protect the perimeter. It consolidates next-generation antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) in a single lightweight agent, providing organizations with complete visibility and protection across their endpoints.

Vectra AI

Vectra AI's Attack Signal Intelligence platform combines human intelligence, data science, and machine learning to detect and respond to cyberattacks in real time. It analyzes network traffic for attacker behaviors rather than relying on known malware signatures, providing proactive threat hunting and prioritization based on risk level. By focusing on attacker behaviors instead of just known malware signatures, Vectra AI can effectively detect and respond to unknown and zero-day attacks that may bypass traditional security tools.

Feature	Details
Company	Vectra AI
Description	Attack Signal Intelligence platform combines human intelligence, data science, and machine learning to detect and respond to cyberattacks in real time.
Features	• Threat detection • Network traffic analysis • Risk prioritization • Attacker behavior analysis • Automated incident response
Pricing	Not publicly displayed on the website. Publicly available information shows pricing ranges as follows: • Up to $5,000 for month-to-month licenses. • Up to $50,000 for annual licenses, depending on your selected service. For actual rates, contact Vectra's sales team for a quote. Licensing is based on IP addresses, with options for additional features like Cognito Recall and Stream.
Pros	• Attack prioritization. • AI-driven insights. • Pinpoints critical events and reduces alert fatigue by correlating multiple alerts into single incidents. • Provides instant visibility across network traffic, enriched with AI-driven security insights. • Integrates with existing systems like SIEM and Office 365 for comprehensive threat detection.
Cons	• Reporting capability can be improved. • Product documentation can be improved. • High cost. • Requires configuration for full optimization. • High resource utilization. • Enterprise-focused.
User Reviews	Users praise Vectra AI for its ability to prioritize threats, reduce alert fatigue, and provide comprehensive network visibility. Some users note that reporting capabilities and documentation could be improved.

Vectra AI's flagship product, Vectra Cognito, offers unparalleled attack visibility and prioritizes threats based on risk level, enabling faster and more effective incident responses. This focus on proactive threat hunting makes it a trusted tool for network security and means that security teams can spend less time on investigating false positives.

Fortinet FortiGuard

Fortinet FortiGuard is an AI-powered security software that incorporates threat intelligence, real-time threat analysis, and global threat protection to identify and block advanced threats and attacks. It leverages machine learning and a vast network of sensors to provide comprehensive security across various environments. Fortinet's integrated security platform, the Security Fabric, enables coordinated threat response and centralized management across different security layers, including network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.

Feature	Details
Company	Fortinet
Description	AI security software incorporating threat intelligence, real-time threat analysis, and global threat protection to identify and block advanced threats and attacks.
Features	• Threat intelligence • Real-time threat analysis • Global threat protection • AI-powered detection • Machine learning • Network security • Endpoint security • Cloud security
Pricing	Not publicly listed, but available upon quote request. As to the complaints about cost, that's pretty funny to hear considering I basically always hear that (and in my own experience) Fortinet come in at a 'actually fairly decent' price for hardware and support when compared to other traditional names in the Firewall space (i.e. Palo Alto, Cisco etc).
Pros	• Protects against network- and file-based threats. • Security profile customization. • Top-rated, integrated protection. • Accelerated, coordinated protection. • Real-time threat intelligence. • Proven ML and AI. • Purpose-built OT solutions. • Specialized OT threat intelligence. • Dedicated OT-experienced team. • Broad, integrated ecosystem.
Cons	• Steep learning curve. • Customer support could be better. • Complexity for larger deployments.
User Reviews	Users appreciate Fortinet's comprehensive security features, ease of use for small deployments, and strong performance. Some users note challenges with cost, complexity for larger deployments, and customer support.

Fortinet FortiGuard AI-powered Security Services counter threats in real time with ML-powered, coordinated protection. They are natively integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling fast detection and enforcement across the entire attack surface. FortiGuard services apply a unique combination of local learning and static analysis to identify anomalies. This is locally augmented by rapid intelligence based on AI and ML-models on large-scale cloud-driven data lakes. Fortinet FortiGuard also offers specialized solutions for Operational Technology (OT) security. It leverages industrial-grade firewalls, switches, and access points with features like dual power supplies, redundant power supplies, and DIN rail mounting. FortiGuard provides specialized OT threat intelligence, monitoring over 70 OT protocols and 500 signatures of known vulnerabilities in OT environments.

Trellix Endpoint Security

Trellix Endpoint Security is an endpoint security suite that provides protection against cyber threats using advanced capabilities like AI/ML, user entity behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence. It offers real-time protection and threat visibility, helping organizations to defeat cyberattacks before they harm their environment. Trellix Endpoint Security adopts a multi-layered approach to endpoint security, combining traditional security measures with modern detection and response capabilities to provide comprehensive protection against a wide range of threats.

Feature	Details
Company	Trellix
Description	Endpoint security suite that provides protection against cyber threats, using its advanced capabilities like AI/ML, user entity behavioral analysis and threat intelligence. Specifically, Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) excels in malware detection and offers a consolidated threat management console.
Features	• Endpoint protection • Threat detection • Incident response • AI/ML • User entity behavioral analysis • Threat intelligence • Real-time protection • Malware detection
Pricing	Not publicly listed, but available upon quote request. However, the cost can be quite high.
Pros	• Great value. • Excellent security. • Flexible and compatible with most systems. • Great insights and dashboard. • Robust protection. • Consolidated threat management console. • Integration and scalability.
Cons	• High resource consumption. • False positives. • Configuration and update issues. • User interface complexity. • Performance instability. • Limited Linux support. • Lack of policy-editing console. • Scalability issues exist with ENS, with support only up to 10 gigs of input.
User Reviews	Users appreciate Trellix's comprehensive security features, ease of use, and effectiveness in protecting endpoints. Some users note challenges with resource consumption, false positives, and configuration issues.

Trellix Endpoint Security protects organizations from threats, including malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). It provides real-time protection and threat visibility with the help of advanced detection, prevention, and response in the organization, which reduces the time of action as well as reduces the time of investigation.

Conclusion

This blog post reviewed some of the leading AI-powered security tools available in 2025, each offering unique strengths and addressing different security needs.

When selecting an AI-powered security tool, consider your organization's size, budget, existing security infrastructure, and specific security concerns.

Tool	Key Features	Pricing	Ideal for
Microsoft Security Copilot	Threat intelligence, incident response, automation, natural language processing, integration with Microsoft Azure and Defender	Available through customized packages, priced based on SCUs used per hour	Organizations deeply integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem
Tessian	Email security, data loss prevention, behavioral analysis, prevents accidental and intentional data loss	Not publicly listed, potentially expensive	Organizations prioritizing email security and user education
Darktrace	Self-learning AI, threat detection, autonomous response, network monitoring, dedicated SaaS console	Custom quotes, starting around $30,000 annually	Larger organizations with dedicated security teams and a focus on proactive threat detection
SentinelOne	EDR, XDR, real-time threat detection, autonomous threat response, endpoint and network protection	Packages begin at $69.99 per endpoint annually	Organizations of all sizes seeking a balance of features and affordability
CrowdStrike Falcon	Endpoint protection, threat detection, incident response, machine learning, NGAV, EDR, managed threat hunting, UEBA	Packages range from $59.99 to $184.99 per device per year	Organizations seeking robust endpoint protection and an adversary-driven approach to threat intelligence
Vectra AI	Threat detection, network traffic analysis, risk prioritization, attacker behavior analysis, automated incident response	Not publicly listed, potentially expensive	Organizations looking to enhance network security with AI-driven threat detection and response
Fortinet FortiGuard	Threat intelligence, real-time threat analysis, global threat protection, AI-powered detection, network, endpoint, and cloud security, OT security solutions	Not publicly listed, potentially competitive pricing	Organizations of all sizes seeking comprehensive security across various environments
Trellix Endpoint Security	Endpoint protection, threat detection, incident response, AI/ML, user entity behavioral analysis, threat intelligence, real-time protection, malware detection	Not publicly listed, potentially expensive	Organizations seeking a multi-layered approach to endpoint security with advanced capabilities