Summary
Next-generation protection offers powerful protection against malware, fileless, and related attacks. With cloud-delivered protection in play, even brand-new malware has a hard time defeating Defender Antivirus. Even if it does, the power of the cloud can stop any campaign in its tracks. Many security researchers acknowledge it is exceedingly hard to circumvent; attempts to fool the cloud by gaming the system have been met with disappointment as the breadth and depth of signal and research combined offer a defensive force to be reckoned with. In addition, strict anti-tampering and the tamper protection feature ensure the bar is raised against attackers and malware, offering more opportunities to catch and stop adversaries. If you are using MDE in your environment, it’s the single best first line of defense at your disposal.
With a deeper understanding of the core prevention capabilities that lay at the foundation of a layered defense model, it’s time to take...