Microsoft’s Defender Advanced Threat Protection security software is coming to iOS. The company announced Thursday that it will preview versions for Apple and Android devices at the RSA security. To meet our customers where they are and relieve customer challenges in managing multiple security solutions to protect their unique range of platforms and products, we have been working to extend the richness of Microsoft Defender ATP to non-Windows platforms. Today we are excited to announce general availability of Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for Linux! As threats become more complex and persistent, alerts increase, and security teams are overwhelmed. Microsoft 365 Defender, part of Microsoft’s XDR solution, leverages the Microsoft 365 security portfolio to automatically analyze threat data across domains, building a complete picture of each attack in a single dashboard.
Back in March, Microsoft first announced that it will release Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac. Following internal testing and private preview, Microsoft yesterday announced the public preview of Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac. Based on the feedback from customers during the private preview period, Microsoft has made the following improvements to the product.
- Enhanced accessibility
- Improved performance
- improved client product health monitoring
- Localization into 37 languages
- Improved anti-tampering protections
- Feedback and samples can now be submitted via the interface.
- Product health can be queried with JAMF or the command line.
- Admins can set their cloud preference for any location, not just for those in the US.
Windows Defender Advanced Protection
Microsoft Defender ATP on Mac can run on devices running macOS Mojave, macOS High Sierra, or macOS Sierra. During the preview period, Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac will allow end users to review and perform configuration of their protection, including:
- Running scans, including full, quick, and custom path scans (we recommend quick scans in nearly all scenarios)
- Reviewing detected threats
- Taking actions on threats, including quarantine, remove, or allow
Defender Advanced Threat Protection Download
You can learn more about Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac here.
Source: Microsoft
Windows 10 Advanced Threat Protection
Microsoft's enterprise security platform Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) can now protect macOS devices in addition to Windows 10 ones, Microsoft announced today. Leverage Defender for Office 365 to protect your Office 365 environment against advanced threats. Get started Defender for Office 365 helps organizations secure their enterprise by offering a comprehensive slate of prevention, detection, investigation and hunting, response and remediation, awareness and training, and secure posture features.