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Defender for Endpoint "EDR in Block Mode" useful when using Windows Defender as primary AV
Hi, we're currently looking for pros / cons for enabling the "EDR in Block Mode" Feature. All of our clients are using only the Windows Defender as the primary Antivirus solution. We already foun...
ThomasGillespie Thanks for your reply.
So you mean it would be good to activate, so that in case Defender AV gets into passive mode (for whatever reason), we've got a little bit extra protection. Okay got it.
But is there any benefit, when there is absolutely no change that there is a 3rd Party AV solution in place? 😆
I also ran the question through Chatgpt for a better explanation.
Enabling EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Block Mode in Microsoft Defender offers several benefits:
1. Enhanced threat prevention: EDR Block Mode provides real-time blocking capabilities to prevent known and suspicious threats from executing on your system. It complements traditional antivirus and anti-malware solutions by adding an extra layer of proactive defense.
2. Rapid response to emerging threats: By leveraging cloud-based threat intelligence and machine learning, EDR Block Mode can quickly identify and block new and evolving threats. This helps prevent the spread of malware and other malicious activities before they can cause harm.
3. Improved incident response: EDR Block Mode enables security teams to respond swiftly to potential security incidents. It provides detailed insights and telemetry data, allowing analysts to investigate and remediate threats effectively.
4. Increased visibility and control: With EDR Block Mode, you gain greater visibility into endpoint activities and can proactively manage security events. It offers rich telemetry data, allowing you to monitor and analyze system behavior, identify patterns, and detect anomalies.
5. Centralized management and reporting: EDR Block Mode can be managed centrally through Microsoft Defender Security Center or other security management tools. This provides a unified view of security events, simplifying the monitoring and reporting processes.
It's worth noting that while EDR Block Mode is a powerful security feature, it should be used alongside other security measures to ensure comprehensive protection for your systems and data.
Enabling EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Block Mode in Microsoft Defender offers several benefits:
1. Enhanced threat prevention: EDR Block Mode provides real-time blocking capabilities to prevent known and suspicious threats from executing on your system. It complements traditional antivirus and anti-malware solutions by adding an extra layer of proactive defense.
2. Rapid response to emerging threats: By leveraging cloud-based threat intelligence and machine learning, EDR Block Mode can quickly identify and block new and evolving threats. This helps prevent the spread of malware and other malicious activities before they can cause harm.
3. Improved incident response: EDR Block Mode enables security teams to respond swiftly to potential security incidents. It provides detailed insights and telemetry data, allowing analysts to investigate and remediate threats effectively.
4. Increased visibility and control: With EDR Block Mode, you gain greater visibility into endpoint activities and can proactively manage security events. It offers rich telemetry data, allowing you to monitor and analyze system behavior, identify patterns, and detect anomalies.
5. Centralized management and reporting: EDR Block Mode can be managed centrally through Microsoft Defender Security Center or other security management tools. This provides a unified view of security events, simplifying the monitoring and reporting processes.
It's worth noting that while EDR Block Mode is a powerful security feature, it should be used alongside other security measures to ensure comprehensive protection for your systems and data.