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Microsoft Defender

About Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Defender provides protection across endpoints, identity, email, apps, and cloud.

Key Capabilities

  • AI-powered threat prevention and detection
  • Unified endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR)
  • Integration with identity and access management
  • Cloud workload and data protection
  • Advanced vulnerability and threat intelligence

Integrations

Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory)Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM & XDR)Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Management)

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Quick Facts

www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-defender
CategoryCybersecurity
SubcategoryEndpoint Security & EDR
PricingSubscription
DeploymentSaaS
Target SizeEnterprise