Windows defender

Question

Hi,
can someone recommend a good video or doc site to get a good understanding of all features in defender,
I know there is ms docs, but this is huge and really wanted something on a more practical what it can and can't do
guide.

Answer 1

Try the following from a fellow MVP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEgclf_4HA-iOyuGBXaUWlvHxZSzDEQdW

Keep in mind that the name "Defender" is included in a lot of different services/products, so you might want to focus on the ones you're mostly interested in

Windows OS & Browser Integration Features

• Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
• Windows Defender Antivirus (The local platform and engine)
• Microsoft Defender Application Guard
• Microsoft Defender Application Control (WDAC)
• Microsoft Defender Firewall
• Microsoft Defender Credential Guard
• Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard

Core Enterprise Suites (XDR)

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO)
• Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA)
• Microsoft Defender for Business (SMB variant of MDE)

☁️ Cloud Infrastructure (Microsoft Defender for Cloud)

• Microsoft Defender for Servers
• Microsoft Defender for Storage
• Microsoft Defender for SQL
• Microsoft Defender for Containers
• Microsoft Defender for App Service
• Microsoft Defender for Key Vault
• Microsoft Defender for Cosmos DB
• Microsoft Defender for APIs
• Microsoft Defender for DevOps
• Microsoft Defender for Resource Manager

🧠 Threat Intelligence & Risk Management

• Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI)
• Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management (MDVM)
• Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
• Microsoft Defender Exposure Management

🌐 Specialized Infrastructure & Personal Protection

• Microsoft Defender for IoT
• Microsoft Defender for Individuals (Consumer cross-platform app)

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hth

Marcin