Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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
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