Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Product

Microsoft's enterprise endpoint security platform, offered in Plan 1 and Plan 2, covering preventive protection, endpoint detection and response, automated investigation and advanced hunting.

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Key points about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Endpoint goes beyond traditional antivirus by preventing, detecting, investigating and responding to threats across devices. · Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply…
It continuously tracks outdated software, missing updates and unsafe configurations using Defender for Endpoint signals, unlike periodic scans. · Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management …
Wired into Azure AD (Entra ID), Defender for Endpoint and Purview, it enables conditional access that adapts in real time. · What Is Microsoft Intune Used For?

Episodes about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply Explained

2026-07-22 · Video on YouTube

Traditional antivirus can no longer keep up with ransomware, phishing and attackers who move quietly between devices. This plain-English episode is for IT admins and business owners who want to understand Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, from EDR and attack…

Building a Secure Microsoft-First MSP

2026-07-16 · Video on YouTube

Building a successful Managed Service Provider today requires far more than device management and helpdesk support. Customers expect proactive security, cloud expertise, and modern identity protection from day one. In this episode of the M365 Show, Mirko…

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management - Simply…

2026-08-08 · Video on YouTube

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management goes far beyond running a vulnerability scan and installing patches. The real challenge isn't finding vulnerabilities. It's deciding which weaknesses create the most risk, what should be fixed first, who should fix…

What Is Microsoft Intune Used For?

2025-08-18 · Video on YouTube

Microsoft Intune isn’t just device management—it’s the control plane for identity-aware access, protected apps, adaptive risk, and verifiable compliance across Microsoft 365. When Intune is wired into Azure AD (Entra ID), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and…

Timeline of episodes about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Articles about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (4)

Microsoft Defender for Business vs Defender for Endpoint: Choosing the Right Small Business Security Tier
2026-10-29 · Mirko Peters
Compare Microsoft Defender for Business and Defender for Endpoint. Learn which tier fits your business size, budget, and security team capabilities.
Mastering Co-Management: Bridging SCCM and Intune for a Seamless Migration
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! In today's fast-paced enterprise IT environment, moving from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a modern cloud-first model is one of the…
Demystifying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: A Beginner's Guide
2026-08-22 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast blog! If you have been listening to our recent episodes, you know we love breaking down complex technology into practical, digestible in…
How to Effectively Set Up Microsoft Defender for Servers in 2026
2026-03-09 · Mirko Peters
Learn how to configure Microsoft Defender for Servers, Defender for Cloud, onboarding, agents, vulnerability assessment, and server protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

It is a platform that helps security teams prevent, detect, investigate and respond to threats across devices. It goes beyond classic antivirus and includes automated investigation and a central admin portal. · From the episode: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply…

Which operating systems does Defender for Endpoint support?

The episode names Windows, macOS and Linux. It works alongside other Microsoft security products such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. · From the episode: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply…

What does the vulnerability layer in Defender for Endpoint do?

It scans devices for missing patches, weak configurations and exposed settings before an attack happens. It can show, for instance, which devices lack a critical Windows update so you can fix them first. · From the episode: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply…

Which licensing plans does Defender for Endpoint have?

The episode mentions choosing between P1, P2 or Defender for Business. Which one fits depends on the organization and the features it needs. · From the episode: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Simply…

What is device discovery?

It uses managed Defender for Endpoint devices to find other systems visible on the network, such as old servers, unmanaged workstations, printers or routers that were never onboarded. · From the episode: Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management …

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03