Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: What You Need to Know
The Threat Landscape Has Exploded
- Cyberattacks have become faster and more targeted—thousands of devices can be encrypted in under 5 minutes.
- In just the past 18 months, there’s been a 275% increase in ransomware encounters.
- Identities and devices are now the primary entry points for attackers.
- Microsoft blocks 35,000+ such incidents every month.
Defender for Endpoint is Delivering Results
- Despite rising threats, customers using Defender for Endpoint are 300% less likely to get encrypted.
- Microsoft has disabled 120,000+ compromised accounts and protected 180,000+ devices in just six months.
Built on Unmatched Global Intelligence
- Microsoft processes 84 trillion+ security signals daily—more than any other vendor.
- Backed by 10,000+ full-time security experts, offering real-time insights into emerging threats.
AI-Powered, Multi-Platform Protection
- Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and IoT devices.
- Defender for Endpoint is part of Microsoft Defender XDR, integrated deeply across the Microsoft security ecosystem.
- Enables security teams to act faster and smarter across endpoints, identities, cloud, and collaboration tools.
Why CISOs Love It
- Reduces Attack Surface
- Detects and fixes vulnerabilities automatically.
- Uses deception techniques to lure attackers and identify threats early.
- Accelerates Security Workflows with AI
- Microsoft Security Copilot (AI-powered assistant) helps speed up investigations and incident response using natural language.
- Responds Automatically to Active Attacks
- Defender uses automatic attack disruption to stop live cyberattacks in under 3 minutes.
- Doesn’t act until it has >99.99% confidence that an attack is occurring—then blocks it instantly.
Real-World Proof
- In a 2024 ransomware attack:
- Microsoft blocked 99%+ of targeted user devices.
- Another top EDR vendor protecting the servers failed—100% of those servers were encrypted.
- The organization has now switched all servers to Microsoft.
Getting Started is Easy
- You can start a free trial, watch demos, download an e-book, or connect with Microsoft’s security team.
- Defender for Endpoint helps organizations stay ahead of threats—without overwhelming their SOC.