1,490 questions with Microsoft Defender for Cloud-related tags
Unexpected Network Traffic Reaching VM Despite NSG Configuration in Azure
We are experiencing an issue where network traffic is reaching our Virtual Machine, even though our Network Security Group (NSG) is configured to block this traffic. For example, traffic on port 80 is being logged by UFW on the VM, despite the NSG rules…
How can I avoid an exchange service to fall into a restricted entity in Microsoft 365
I have a Microsoft 365 basic account. I am using an email from my account to send notifications and documents as attachments from an app that is located on an EC2 Amazon AWS. The problem I have is that the email account keeps falling under restricted…
Approve remediation pending action failed Request failed with status code 403
Receiving this error message when trying to approve pending action in Microsoft Defender. Please advise.
How can I resolve the AuthorizationFailed error I’m encountering while connecting Microsoft Defender with Node.js?
Hello, I’m encountering this error while trying to connect Microsoft Defender with Node.js. Despite having both Reader and Security Reader roles assigned, the issue persists. I'm unsure of the root cause. Error Message: "The client '' with object ID…
How to remediate "Audit diagnostic setting for selected resource types"
Hi, Under regulatory compliance in defender, I have this recommendation "Audit diagnostic setting for selected resource types" which sounds very confusing. I have many resources under this recommendation, I opened some and enabled all type of…
Security and protection against ransomware/malware in Azure
We have VPN S2S connections from various locations. Plannign to deploy Azure Standard firewall. None of the VMs have public ips. We will be configuring azure sql managed instance with private endpoints and storage accounts with private links. Also will…
"Cannot read properties of null (reading 'toString')" error in MS Defender for Cloud in Azure
Hi, When I want to open Regulatory Compliance blade in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, all of the sudden I started to get error message as below: Could you please assist?
Query Regarding Secure Data Management for Specialized E-commerce on Azure
We are utilizing Microsoft Azure for our e-commerce operations, specifically dealing with specialized products like matte chrome black firearms. In managing our data, we are facing some security and compliance challenges that we hope to get your guidance…
What is the alternative to Defender for IoT "micro-agent" since it retires on 1st August 2025?
What is the alternative to Defender for IoT "micro-agent" since it retired on 1st August 2025? I was reading this [documentation] and found a note that the micro-agent retires this year in August. What is the alternate to this? Is the…
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Identifying OS Patches and Updates by Severity in Azure
Hello, How can I identify operating system patches or available OS updates on both Linux and Windows Azure VMs based on severity within the Azure Portal, Azure Update Manager, or Microsoft Defender for Cloud ? In Azure Update Manager, updates are…
CVE-2024-48510 - Critical Severity Security Vulnerabilities in Azure Functions Node Docker Image - mcr.microsoft.com/azure-functions/node:4-node22
Defender for cloud reporting CVE-2024-48510 - Critical Severity Security Vulnerability in mcr.microsoft.com/azure-functions/node:4-node22 DotNetZip v.1.16.0 and earlier versions are vulnerable to a Directory Traversal vulnerability. Noticed same issue…
I have enabled Defender for servers Plan 1 on - 30 Days Free trail
I have enabled Defender for Servers Plan 1 - 30 Days Free Trial. Only this Plan is Active. I Enabled it 2 days ago and it is working i checked it by viewing the resources if Defender is on and it is on. But in the recommendations panel the data is…
Microsoft public IP scanning my app services IP
We recevied an alert on defender for cloud stating vulnerability scanner detected. while checking the owner of the IP, it's MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK and it is scanning for world press related stuffs on my azure app services. Is it some sort of intenal…
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Security Alerts are still open while link in Defender XDR is already resolved
Our team observed that there are open or active alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud while its corresponding incident in Defender XDR is already resolved. We assume that it is the corresponding alert in Defender XDR since when we click the link in…
How we can get the Subscriptions details that have defender plan enabled
I looking for the option that I can fetch the subscriptions details that defender plan enabled. Please shared the workaround if available.
AxiosError: Request failed with status code 400
Hi, When we are trying to raise our secure score we encountered this problem: Something went wrong We have encountered an error loading this page, please try again later: AxiosError: Request failed with status code 400 Can someone explain why its having…
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Azure ATP sensor issue -DC not visible under the security portal
Hi,we have installed the Azure ATP sensor on 33 DC's. But one DC's sensor status was unhealthy. To resolve this, we have cleared the DC entry from security portal and again re-install the ATP but unfortunately this time the affected DCS is visible in…
Can I use Kusto Explorer on the Advanced hunting data from Defender portal?
Hello, Is it possible to use Kusto Explorer to run KQL queries on the data available on the Defender portal (Advanced Hunting section)? If not, will it be possible in the future ? Best Regards
Known file getting tagged as malicious
I have a single macros enabled excel file, every time I make changes and save it with different name Defender MDE flags it as malicious and file gets corrupted. Every time I make changes, SHA value changes and hence submitting it to Microsoft as clean…
Blocking File Uploads to Generative AI Websites Using Microsoft Purview DLP
How can file uploads to generative AI websites, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Deepseek, be blocked regardless of file type or size? Currently, file uploads to certain websites like Gmail and iCloud are managed using Microsoft Purview DLP, but…