101: Introducing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Read More101: Introducing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, one of my favourite role functions is to talk with customers about Microsoft security, of course I like to speak about security in general as well but Microsoft do a really great job covering 80% of what organisations need from a cyber security perspective so I almost always start…
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Threat and Vulnerability management
Read MoreThreat and Vulnerability management, an absolutely essential part of security for your organisation. Though my dislike for statistics is known, SIXTY percent of breaches are claimed to be from unpatched software and though statistics may be guided by the authorising (paying) agency/vendor, it does not change the underlying seriousness that we all face with keeping…
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Read MoreProtection before Detection – Endpoint detection response Endpoint Detection and response gets a lot of attention from the entire cyber security industry, EDR as it is commonly known is a valuable tool in a corporate kitbag, but is Endpoint and response something that should be acquired first, second or where? If we review the Australian…
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Read MoreThe No.1 way to protect Data, Defender for Business and Premium, MSP’s and businesses looking for better coverage of the ASD Essential 8 with the fewest possible products should look at Microsoft Defender for Business or Business Premium preferably.ย This morning a colleague (thanks Ross) sent me this article and it reminded me that we…
Articles, Airlock Digital, Application Control, Breach, Cyber Security Framework, Endpoint Detection Response, EPP, Microsoft, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Zero Trust Network Architecture, ZTNAFollina 0 day – Office lets the bad guy waltz right in, WRTF!
Read MoreFollina 0 day – Microsoft Office Macro protection eaten for breakfast!, those of you who know me, know that I embrace Microsoft Defender as a security tool that is top notch, not just my view but the view of the analysts that report on cyber security as well, here for example with the Mitre Evaluations for 2022 where Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 shows its ‘chops’ and performs like the participants on “Dancing with the Stars”, not the ones who get booted early on, of course!
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Read MoreMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint training resources: The goal of this page is to put together a level 101/201 resource for consultants and end customers to utilise to find out more about Defender for Endpoints, I will update the details as they change but this is current as of May 2022. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training…
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Articles, Extended detection and response, Extended Detection Response, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ServerMicrosoft Defender Endpoint Deployments
Read MoreRecently I have been deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoints into my lab environment as a part of my job function. I am responsible for aiding resellers and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to implement Microsoft Security solutions for their business customers. Personally I have been working with tech for many years but almost always using Microsoft…
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Read MoreMicrosoft Defender for endpoint server licensing, Microsoft licensing is hard to follow at the best of times, not to mention product name changes/updates, licensing terms etc etc. Recently I have been involved in licensing questions for reseller and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across my region and Microsoft Defender for endpoint server licensing has come up…
Configuring Microsoft Autopilot clients
Read MoreConfiguring Microsoft Autopilot clients – Microsoft has some impressive functionality with their Microsoft 365 Business Premium licensing (for under 300 users) and with Microsoft Endpoint manager, I have mentioned in other posts about Microsoft Defender for Endpoints as another excellent way to improve your security without the traditional cost associated with tools such as CrowdStrike…
