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IaaSAntimalware and MDE.Windows VM extensions

Jonathan Maas 20 Reputation points
2024-05-31T21:46:06.1866667+00:00

Are there any benefits to having both the IaaSAntimalware and MDE.Windows extensions installed on an Azure hosted virtual machine or are they just redundant?

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  1. William 620 Reputation points
    2024-05-31T22:34:51.15+00:00

    Yes having both IaaSAntimalware and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE.Windows) on an Azure VM is beneficial. They provide complementary protection: IaaSAntimalware offers basic antimalware defense, while MDE.Windows delivers advanced threat detection and response.

    The IaaSAntimalware extension provides real-time protection for Windows virtual machines (VMs) hosted in Azure. It helps identify and remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

    MDE.Windows offers real-time threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities.

    Combining both extensions can enhance your VM’s security posture by providing layered protection and advanced threat detection.

    Please check these links for more details.

    Virtual machine extensions and features for Windows

    Microsoft Antimalware Extension for Windows

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