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Microsoft has introduced a new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint feature in public preview to help organizations detect weaknesses affecting Android and iOS devices in their enterprise networks.After enabling the new Mobile Network Protection feature on Android and iOS devices you want to monitor, the enterprise endpoint security platform will provide protection and notifications when it detects rogue Wi-Fi-related threats and rogue certificates.

Microsoft is extending the Defender brand with a version aimed at families and individuals.Microsoft Defender for individuals, available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, is a cross-platform application, encompassing macOS, iOS, and Android devices and extending "The protection already built into Windows Security beyond your PC.".

Microsoft has announced today the general availability of Microsoft Defender for Individuals, the company's new security solution for personal phones and computers. This new cross-device security solution is available for all Microsoft 365 customers with Personal or Family subscriptions starting today.

Microsoft has announced today the general availability of Microsoft Defender for Individuals, the company's new security solution for personal phones and computers. Defender for Individuals also provides safety alerts and recommendations, including real-time warnings about device security changes and suggestions on keeping data and devices secure.

Microsoft has announced a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to help organizations prevent attackers and malware from using compromised unmanaged devices to move laterally through the network.There's a catch: the new MDE capability works only with onboarded devices running Windows 10 and later or Windows Server 2019 and later.

Microsoft Defender vs Trellix: EDR software comparison We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an endpoint security tool that provides threat alerts and attack mitigation for phishing, malware and ransomware.

Microsoft says Defender for Endpoint now comes with a new 'troubleshooting mode' that will help Windows admins test Defender Antivirus performance and run compatibility scenarios without getting blocked by tamper protection. The new mode is available in public preview and it enables admins to disable or change the tamper protection setting while diagnosing false-positive application blocks or performing performance troubleshooting.

In user tests of endpoint detection and response tools, CrowdStrike is generally considered to be easier to use and deploy than Microsoft Defender for Endpoint; however, Microsoft Defender is easily integrated into an existing Microsoft technology stack. Not only does Microsoft Defender fold neatly into the already existing Microsoft technology stack, but it provides best-in-class security alerting and attack mitigation.

You've probably encountered numerous threat intelligence reports outlining top attack campaigns in the past year. These reports are helpful in that they provide insight into common attacker behaviors and methods, but most of them fail to help you to apply this insight or include examples of the mitigation steps taken by defenders.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, formerly known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, is the tech giant's enterprise endpoint security platform. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is an EDR software solution that consolidates multiple endpoint security features into a single platform.