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Microsoft is preparing to phase out security APIs used by organizations, and IT admins have a looming deadline to ensure their workflows keep running.

Microsoft Defender unterstützt Linux-Desktops im Unternehmen. Administratoren können die Geräte über ihre bestehende Infrastruktur verwalten.

Linux developers can now benefit from Microsoft's expanded security ecosystem, but accessing its latest protection features comes with a catch.

Microsoft Defender estende la protezione ai desktop Linux in anteprima pubblica, con strumenti centralizzati per rilevare minacce e gestire la sicurezza

Defender for Endpoint amplía su cobertura al escritorio Linux con antivirus, EDR y gestión centralizada para empresas y equipos de desarrollo.

Linux developers can now benefit from Microsoft's expanded security ecosystem, but accessing its latest protection features comes with a catch.

Microsoft Defender Launches Official Support for Linux Desktops While Linux traditionally dominates server environments, the open-source operating system has gained rapid adoption among software engineering communities. Although Windows remains a direct competitor, Microsoft clearly recognizes the strategic importance of cross-platform ecosystems. Consequently, the tech giant has officially expanded Microsoft Defender Linux capabilities to protect desktop workstations. Addressing the Growing Developer Attack Surface…

The article provides a detailed guide on using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, focusing on Day 3 of the learning process. It covers device inventory, timeline analysis, and vulnerability management features. The author explains how to locate devices in the inventory, read device pages, investigate with the timeline, and understand vulnerability management capabilities. The article clarifies that Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 includes core vulnerability management, while additional features require an add-on. It highlights common issues such as delayed exposure score updates (up to 24 hours after fixes) and the distinction between exceptions (for specific recommendations) and exclusions (to remove devices from vulnerability management). The guide emphasizes practical steps for security teams, including filtering devices by risk level, using response actions like isolation and antivirus scans, and understanding the difference between exposure scores and Microsoft Secure Score. The article also addresses common pitfalls, such as excluding live devices to artificially improve dashboard appearance, and provides a checklist for Day 3 tasks. The content is based on the author's hands-on experience with the platform and references Microsoft Learn documentation. The guide aims to help security professionals effectively manage endpoint security through proper configuration and understanding of Defender for Endpoint's features.

Microsoft enables Teams user reporting in Defender for Office 365. The updated setting collects reported submissions from Teams messages, calls, and meetings in the Defender portal and, depending on the configuration, submits them to Microsoft. Organizations can opt out before 25 October 2026.