Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft is making some improvements to the way Intune deploys and manages Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on devices. This release enables organizations to use a unified device management service for monitoring and protecting their devices with cloud-based threat detection and response capabilities. “The single-pane of glass for these capabilities will be Intune. This assures streamlined…

Microsoft has introduced advanced investigation and response capabilities within its Defender for Endpoint service. The latest release brings support for file collection and investigation package collection response actions in public preview for macOS and Linux devices. According to Microsoft, security professionals should have a clear view of compromised devices to identify the malicious activities that…

Microsoft has announced that support for dynamic rules for tagging devices is now generally available for its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution. This feature allows organizations to create and manage rules, allowing the automatic assignment and removal of tags from devices according to user-defined criteria directly within the Microsoft Defender portal. Microsoft explained that managing…

Microsoft has released a new update that streamlines the device connectivity and onboarding experience for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The new feature is currently available in public preview for Windows PCs, with macOS and Linux support to follow in the coming months. Up until now, security teams were required to separately set up and manage…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is getting a security feature designed to thwart human-operated attacks automatically. The introduction of new “contain user disruption” capabilities empowers organizations to swiftly isolate compromised user accounts and put a stop to lateral movement during hands-on keyboard attacks. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a security solution that enables customers to detect,…

Endpoint security plays a vital role in safeguarding enterprise cybersecurity, particularly in the context of remote work scenarios. As the number of endpoints accessing corporate networks rises with the growth of remote work, the need for robust endpoint security becomes increasingly paramount, enabling a secure environment for users on the move. In this article, I…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for iOS and Android devices is a mobile threat defense solution (MTD). Most organizations are in agreement that Windows devices require some form of antivirus and antimalware solution in order to be considered secure. Very few organizations, however, consider iOS and Android as platforms that require threat protection. Whilst iOS and…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE, previously known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection) is Microsoft’s endpoint security platform that goes far and beyond the traditional anti-malware engine and firewall to protect against the modern cybersecurity threats an organization faces.  An evolving solution since it was first announced in 2016, MDE is part of the Microsoft…

Microsoft has launched its Defender for Endpoint solution on Android Enterprise (AE) company-owned personally enabled (COPE) devices. The company says that organizations can deploy this update with Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security solution that helps to protect businesses from advanced threats. With this release, Android Enterprise COPE devices can…