Security News > 2020 > November > Microsoft gives Linux a security boost with these new attack detection tools
Linux endpoint detection and response will help Microsoft Defender customers secure Linux servers and networks against security nasties.
Linux EDR will help Defender for Endpoint customers better protect Linux servers and networks and quickly take action against threats, Microsoft said.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux supports recent versions of the six most common Linux server distributions supported by Microsoft, which includes RHEL 7.2+, CentOS Linux 7.2+, Ubuntu 16 LTS or higher, SLES 12+, Debian 9+ and Oracle Linux 7.2.
The new endpoint detection and response capabilities build on the preventative antivirus capabilities and reporting tools already available through the Microsoft Defender Security Centre.
Microsoft said: "With the new Linux EDR capabilities, Defender for Endpoint customers will have the ability to detect advanced attacks that involve Linux servers, utilize rich experiences, and quickly remediate threats."
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