Chapter 7: Configuring Microsoft Defender ATP to Protect Devices

In the modern IT landscape, malicious actors who attack environments and devices use methods that are becoming more and more sophisticated, and unfortunately, the average time before a threat is detected is believed to be approximately 200 days. While traditional anti-virus and anti-malware software can still play an important role in defending against these threats, they are sadly not enough to effectively defend against modern attackers that are determined to cause disruption and implement malicious activities.

This is where Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) comes in. Microsoft Defender ATP is a cloud-based online service that provides prevention, detection, and investigation methods that you can use to respond to advanced threats within your organization. In this chapter, you'll learn how to configure and manage the Microsoft Defender ATP features to provide the best protection for your organization...