One of the features of Defender Exploit Guard is network protection. It blocks communication with dangerous domains or IP...
Microsoft Defender: Control updates for malware signatures using Group Policy or PowerShell
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Obtaining effective protection by virus scanners requires that they always use the latest definitions. Therefore, Microsoft Defender is not...
Configure attack surface reduction in Microsoft Defender using Group Policy or PowerShell
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In addition to the virus scanner, Microsoft Defender offers other security functions. These include the reduction of the attack...
Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC): Secure Windows 10 / 11 against malicious apps and rogue drivers with recommended WDAC block rules
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Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) allows controlling which applications and drivers can run in Windows. Microsoft provides a recommended...
Overview: Microsoft’s security portfolio under the Defender brand
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Azure-named services provide an indication of Azure functionality and capabilities, even if these services provide hybrid cloud features and...
Protect Active Directory with Microsoft Defender for Identity
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Microsoft Defender for Identity is a cloud-based security solution that can identify attack signals in Active Directory. The solution...
The new Microsoft 365 Defender portal includes some email-related reports that have been moved from the old Security Center....
Import Microsoft Defender Firewall rules from an Excel sheet with PowerShell in Windows 10
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With my PowerShell script, you can easily import rules from an Excel sheet to the Microsoft Defender Firewall in...
Microsoft 365 Defender: An overview of Microsoft’s security services
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To say that Microsoft's security services naming is puzzling is an understatement. This article will alleviate the confusion and...
Application whitelisting: Software Restriction Policies vs. AppLocker vs. Windows Defender Application Control
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Blocking unauthorized programs is one of the most effective measures for defending against malware. To this end, Windows contains...
There are several ways to manage and configure Windows Defender, such as via the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM),...
