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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Depth

You're reading from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Depth Take any organization's endpoint security to the next level

Product type Paperback

Published in Mar 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781804615461

Length 362 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Authors (3):

Justen Graves

Joe Anich

Paul Huijbregts

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Table of Contents (16) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Unpacking Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

2. Chapter 1: A Brief History of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Exploring Next-Generation Protection

4. Chapter 3: Introduction to Attack Surface Reduction

5. Chapter 4: Understanding Endpoint Detection and Response

6. Part 2: Operationalizing and Integrating the Products

7. Chapter 5: Planning and Preparing for Deployment

8. Chapter 6: Considerations for Deployment and Configuration

9. Chapter 7: Managing and Maintaining the Security Posture

10. Part 3: Operations and Troubleshooting

11. Chapter 8: Establishing Security Operations

12. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Common Issues

13. Chapter 10: Reference Guide, Tips, and Tricks

14. Index

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Introduction to Attack Surface Reduction

In this chapter, we will address which additional layers of defense can be applied to your endpoints for additional opportunities to prevent attacks from gaining a foothold. Elements of this layered defense include the prevention of certain user- or application-initiated actions but also blocking connections to bad destinations, including those in use by attackers that have already had some success gaining a level of control over a device. Since some of these additional controls can have an impact on the user experience, your business software, or other (security-related) tools, you may need to carefully consider which can be safely applied.

We will cover the following topics:

What is attack surface reduction (ASR)?
Examining ASR rules
Network protection (NP) layers and controls
Controlled folder access (CFA) ransomware mitigations
Exploit protection for advanced mitigations

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ASR features used to...

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Authors (3)

Paul Huijbregts

Paul Huijbregts

With almost 20 years of industry experience and relevant certifications, Paul Huijbregts has a long history of working with customers across the world leveraging his passion for (Microsoft) security solutions – and being brutally honest about them. After joining Microsoft in 2016 and engaging regularly with Defender for Endpoint teams, Paul moved to Redmond (together with his wife and kids) to join them and become a product manager – in the middle of the pandemic (October 2020). Here, he is on what is called the “Platforms” team, working on solutions across operating systems and environments, focusing primarily on server endpoints and security management. His motto is: “I drink beer and I know Microsoft security things.”

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Justen Graves

Justen Graves

Justen Graves is a security engineer with 14 years of IT experience. Most of his career has been focused on endpoint enablement and security, with the last 4 years spent at Microsoft. Currently working in Microsoft's Cyber Defense Operations Center, their internal SOC, he uses tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint every day to defend corporate Microsoft from attack. Justen has a BS in cybersecurity and an MBA. He holds many industry certifications, including CISSP, PMP, and GSEC, and several Microsoft certifications, including Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Enterprise Administrator Expert. Starting his career at Walmart and managing to never relocate, he resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and three children.

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Joe Anich

Joe Anich

Joe Anich has 15 years of experience in the IT industry ranging from endpoint management with a focus on SCCM and Intune to endpoint security and incident response. Currently working on Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART), he works closely with customers during critical moments. Working in incident response has given Joe insight into SOC operations and how to help teams around the world improve their security posture as a whole. Outside of work, Joe enjoys running around the house with his 2-year-old son playing “chase me.” Fun fact: During the late 90s, Joe could be found at the roller-skating rink most Friday nights, gliding around the rink with a super rope in hand, maybe in JNCOs or Lee Pipes, vibing to 90s hip hop.

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