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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Multiplatform endpoint security with detection and response capabilities

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Multiplatform endpoint security with detection and response capabilities
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Description
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an endpoint security solution that provides protection across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and IoT devices. The platform includes antivirus capabilities, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and threat and vulnerability management. The solution offers automatic attack disruption functionality that blocks lateral movement and remote encryption across devices to counter ransomware attacks. It incorporates exposure management capabilities to help organizations identify and minimize security risks across their device estate. The platform includes network detection and response features that provide visibility across managed and unmanaged devices. It offers device control, network protection, endpoint firewall, web filtering, and application control capabilities. Organizations can implement granular controls for settings, policies, web and network access, detections, and automated workflows. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integrates threat intelligence from Microsoft's security signals and research teams. The solution includes deception techniques, sandbox analysis for deep file inspection, and threat analytics. It provides APIs and SIEM connectors for integration with existing security infrastructure. The product is available in two tiers: P1 offers foundational capabilities including antimalware, attack surface reduction, and device-based conditional access. P2 adds EDR, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and advanced threat intelligence features. The solution integrates with Microsoft Defender XDR for cross-domain visibility.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is Multiplatform endpoint security with detection and response capabilities developed by Microsoft. It is a Endpoint Security solution designed to help security teams with Endpoint Security, EDR, Antivirus.
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