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Windows Server Endpoint Protection Options (2025) Updated: March 1, 2025 Endpoint protection for Windows Server requires layers of services that differ dramatically in terms of...more Windows Client Endpoint Protection Options (2025) Updated: March 1, 2025 Multiple Microsoft antimalware offerings are available for Windows clients, ranging from unmanaged consumer offerings to...more Microsoft 365 E5 Security Suite: Is It Still Worth Buying? Updated: October 17, 2024 The security services included in the Microsoft 365 E5 Security suite were originally licensed stand-alone,...more Microsoft Defender XDR: The Collected Services Updated: September 4, 2024 Microsoft Defender XDR is a family of freestanding, paid services for securing data, devices, and...more Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Platform Support Updated: July 6, 2024 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers centrally managed threat monitoring for Macs and PCs, while a...more Conditional Access and Microsoft 365 Updated: July 6, 2024 Conditional access can help an organization establish a secure perimeter by vetting user accounts,...more Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Tunnel to Merge Updated: March 1, 2024 Applications for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Tunnel are set to merge on Android,...more Client Management—When to Go Cloud First Updated: February 10, 2024 Microsoft is investing almost nothing in on-premises software to manage and secure PCs and other...more Endpoint Protection Added to Microsoft 365 E3 Updated: December 27, 2023 A new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 offers central management of antivirus Windows endpoint...more Defender on iOS Offers Few Security Benefits Updated: December 27, 2023 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) offers very little endpoint defense on Apple’s mobile devices. Features...more Unpacking the new Defender Vulnerability Management add-on Updated: December 27, 2023 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is an additional cost add-on for Defender for Endpoint on clients...more Security Center for Microsoft 365 Generally Available Updated: November 26, 2023 The new Microsoft 365 Security Center provides a single Web portal for management of Microsoft...more How Do I License Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Updated: November 26, 2023 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers endpoint detection and response capabilities for Windows and other OSs....more Defender, Entra, Priva, and Purview. What’s That For? Updated: July 20, 2023 Four new service brands include security, identity management, compliance, and privacy management capabilities. To a...more The State of Microsoft Hybrid Client Security Management Updated: May 31, 2023 For client endpoint protection, organizations should consider Microsoft Defender for Endpoint first but may still...more Solorigate Resources Available from Microsoft Updated: May 31, 2023 A collection of Solorigate resources is available from Microsoft for customers looking for more information...more

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