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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Live Response and Performance Script.

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Jul 21, 2025

1. Overview of the MDE Live Response Console and PowerShell Script Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Live Response console provides security analysts with remote access to devices for investigation and remediation. It allows execution of commands and scripts directly on the endpoint, enabling real-time threat response. One powerful use case is generating performance reports using PowerShell scripts from MDE Live Response Console. These scripts can record Defender performance metrics, helping analysts understand system behavior and performance impact during threat detection and remediation.

Importance of MDE Live Response and Scripts Live Response is crucial for incident response and forensic investigations. It enables analysts to: Collect evidence remotely. Run diagnostics...
Updated Jul 21, 2025
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