Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft has introduced a new Terraform module aimed at simplifying the onboarding process for Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC). This module enables organizations to configure MDC plans for their subscriptions or management groups using a minimal amount of code. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a security solution that allows customers to protect cloud-based applications against…

Microsoft has announced some important updates for its Defender for Cloud solution. This latest release introduces a new unified cloud data security dashboard and sensitive data discovery capabilities that promise to improve how organizations protect corporate data. First off, Microsoft has launched a new data security dashboard in public preview for its Defender for Cloud…

Microsoft announced yesterday several new capabilities coming to Microsoft Defender for Cloud. The latest updates are designed to help organizations proactively reduce risks and respond to security threats. Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management will extend its data-aware security posture, advanced agentless scanning, attack path analysis, and cloud security graph capabilities to Google Cloud Platform…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of its new Microsoft Defender for APIs solution. The new powerful tool enables organizations to improve the security and management of their “business-critical APIs.” Microsoft explained that Defender for APIs is available as part of its Microsoft Defender for Cloud service. It’s a security solution that protects cloud-native applications…

Microsoft announced several new security features and services at its Ignite 2022 conference this week. Specifically, the company introduced two new security solutions called Defender for DevOps and Defender Cloud Security Posture Management. Microsoft Defender for DevOps is a service that enables developers to detect and remediate code vulnerabilities during the software development life cycle….

At this past virtual Ignite 2021 conference, Microsoft announced that their Microsoft Defender for Cloud service will provide native support for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Multi-cloud protection has become a priority for most businesses. Flexera’s 2021 State of the Cloud report showed that 92% of organizations now have a multi-cloud strategy. Microsoft Defender for Cloud…