Summary
In this chapter, you learned how MDAV sits at the heart of Windows 10’s endpoint protection security capabilities.
We started by exploring the two primary local interfaces to MDAV, Windows Security and PowerShell. We analyzed the basic components of MDAV next, starting with scanning, and you learned the different scan types, when they should be used, and how to do so. This was followed by remediation options such as quarantining threats and also how to make exclusions if you absolutely must. We then finalized our introduction to MDAV by reviewing troubleshooting and report options.
In the chapters that follow, you will learn how MDE’s security capabilities continue in Windows, with advanced MDAV capabilities powered by the cloud, ASR to minimize risk, and other features to protect your environment. The next chapter, Advanced Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows, starts that review by teaching you the interesting ways MDAV protects against advanced threats...