Summary
Microsoft Defender Anti-virus software is automatically installed for all UCO-owned Windows and Mac devices. Microsoft Defender is part of the larger security eco-system intended for large organizations. Microsoft 365 security center, allows IT administrators to monitor and manage security across our Microsoft identities, data, devices, apps, and infrastructure. Defender is cloud-managed so your devices will receive updates anywhere they have Internet access.
Key Features
The key security features of Microsoft Defender Anti-virus includes:
- Always-on scanning using file and process behavior monitoring and other real-time protection
- Discovers vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in real-time without the need for agents or periodic scans
- Detects and blocks apps that are deemed unsafe, but may not be detected as malware
- Eliminates risky or unnecessary attack vectors (paths hackers use to gain unauthorized access) and restricts dangerous code from running
- Leverages artificial intelligence to automatically investigate alerts and remediate complex threats
- Uses behavior-based machine learning to identify suspicious activity and advanced attack techniques
- Cloud-delivered protection that includes near-instant detection and blocking of new and emerging threats
- Regularly updates to keep anti-virus up-to-date