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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Antivirus

Category: IT Security Operating Systems Software Audience: Faculty IT Professional Researchers Staff
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a modern endpoint security platform for university owned devices. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint identifies software vulnerabilities, provides antivirus and anti-phishing protection, and detects threats in a single, unified platform. The platform integrates with Microsoft 365 services such as Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive, offering robust security.
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What does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do? 

Outmaneuver sophisticated adversaries with AI
Stop cyberattacks such as ransomware and move at machine speed with industry-transforming AI that amplifies your security team’s strengths.

Boost prevention with global threat intelligence
Minimize vulnerabilities with a clear view of your cyberattack surface and adversaries, along with best practices for cyberthreat prevention.

Secure devices end to end
Protect your multiplatform and IoT devices with an end-to-end, industry-leading detection and response solution at the core of Microsoft Defender XDR.

Training Resources

Getting Started

Learn more about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on the Microsoft website
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