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The Sensor for Microsoft Defender for Containers changelog provides a detailed version history of sensor updates. Each version includes new features, improvements, and fixes to enhance functionality. Use this changelog to stay informed about the latest updates and plan your deployments accordingly.
For more information about deploying the sensor in Defender for Containers, see Configure Microsoft Defender for Containers components.
To see the version of the sensor run:
kubectl get -n kube-system daemonsets/microsoft-defender-collector-ds -o jsonpath='{.metadata.labels.app\.kubernetes\.io/version}'
Sensor versions available per release
Sensor v0.8 (relevant to all AKS supported versions and Arc for K8s)
Sensor v0.8.39 – GA
- Released: November 2025
- What's included:
- Bug fixes and security enhancements
- Gated deployment: Now globally available
- Added support for new Defender endpoints (requires outbound access to
*.cloud-defender.microsoft.com).
Learn more about network requirements in the Defender for Containers setup guide.
Sensor v0.8.30 – GA
- Released: August 2025
- What's included:
- Better memory efficiency and reduced CPU consumption
- Bug fixes and security enhancements
Sensor v0.9 (deployed by Helm or Arc for K8s in Preview mode)
Sensor v0.9.44 – Preview
- Released: November 2025
- What's included:
- Bug fixes and security enhancements
- Added support for new Defender endpoints (requires outbound access to
*.cloud-defender.microsoft.com).
Learn more in the Defender for Containers setup guide.
Sensor v0.9.17 – Preview
- Released: June 2025
- What's included:
- Helm-based deployment support
Introduces a new method for deploying and managing the sensor using Helm.
See: Install Defender for Containers sensor using Helm. - DNS threat detections
Adds DNS-based detection capabilities using threat intelligence feeds. - Improved memory efficiency and reduced CPU consumption
- Bug fixes and security enhancements
- Helm-based deployment support
Defender for Containers – Sensor Support Policy
The support policy here applies to all Helm-based and multicloud installations. For scenarios where the sensor is deployed as part of AKS, please refer to: Supported Kubernetes versions in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Azure Kubernetes Service | Microsoft Learn
| Version | Preview Date | GA Date | End of support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2027 | |
| 0.9 | July 2025 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2027 |
| 0.10 | Jan 2026 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2027 |
| 0.11 | Apr 2026 | Jul 2026 | Jul 2027 |
Each stable (GA) version is supported for 12 months from its GA release date. After the 12-month window ends, the version is no longer supported. Customers should upgrade to the latest stable or Public release to maintain support and access new capabilities.