Updated: July 15, 2020 (December 26, 2016)
Charts & IllustrationsMicrosoft APT Detection and Protection Tool Summary
Microsoft provides a variety of tools designed to help organizations detect and limit the impact of advanced persistent threats (APTs)
| Primary Purpose | On-Premises or Hosted Service | Pre- or Post- Breach | Licensing Summary | |
| Exchange Online Protection (EOP) | Prevent malware (spyware, Trojans, and viruses) and spam in e-mails. | Hosted service | Pre-breach | Included with Exchange Online;
subscription for on-premises Exchange servers |
| Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) | Prevent phishing and malware by opening attachments and URLs in a safe environment. | Hosted service | Pre-breach | Subscription service |
| Windows Defender (Security Essentials and System Center Endpoint Protection) | Prevent malicious software with a locally installed agent and updated signature files. | On-premises | Pre-breach | Free for Windows client OS;
Server CAL model for System Center |
| Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) |
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