Microsoft Defender for Endpoint News and Insights

Dec 9, 2020

4 min read

EDR in block mode stops IcedID cold

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint turns EDR detections into real-time blocking of threats. Learn how it stopped an IcedID attack.

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Dec 8, 2020

2 min read

Digital Defense integrates with Microsoft to detect attacks missed by traditional endpoint security

Cybercriminals have ramped up their initial compromises through phishing and pharming attacks using a variety of tools and tactics that, while numerous, are simple and can often go undetected.

Sep 22, 2020

8 min read

Microsoft announces cloud innovation to simplify security, compliance, and identity

Simplifying security, compliance, and identity: Announcing Microsoft Defender, enhancements to Data Loss Prevention, and decentralized identity pilots

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Aug 24, 2020

<1 minute read

Microsoft and Corrata integrate to extend cloud app security to mobile endpoints

Corrata’s Microsoft Cloud App Security integration addresses risk mitigation through endpoint-based discovery and control for cloud apps.

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Aug 20, 2020

2 min read

Gartner announces the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management

Gartner has listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management.

Jun 24, 2020

12 min read

Defending Exchange servers under attack

Exchange servers are high-value targets. These attacks also tend to be advanced threats with highly evasive, fileless techniques. Keeping these servers safe from these advanced attacks is of utmost importance.