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How can I create an exception for a security recommendation for a specific device?
There are some security recommendations that I want to apply to some devices and create an exception for other devices. Is that possible? If so, how do I do that?
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- WillRCopper Contributor
cssnsand Tim Beer Thanks for your replies.
What happens if I make an exception for a security recommendation and then later new CVEs are released that are related to that security recommendation I created an exception for? For example, if I have the security recommendation "Update Microsoft .Net" and I create an exception for that but then a few days later a new CVE is released that affects devices in my environment, what does Defender do to ensure I review the security recommendation based on the newest CVE information?
- cssnsBrass Contributor
If you particular on endpoint security policies, then only option for exception is to have a separate Azure/Intune device group created for the exclusion devices. Because policies assignment can be only enforced on device groups either as 'Include' or 'Exclude'.
- Tim BeerCopper Contributor
Not sure if this helps at all? but you should be able to most exceptions with device groups i.e
Lets say I go to - Endpoints - Recommendations
Here it finds 4 servers it recommends doing an update
If I go to Exceptions options I can add a device group and exclude
Even though its a device group that could be used for multiple devices there is nothing stopping you creating a device group with just say 1 machine So create a device Group here in Settings - Endpoints - Device Groups and then in Filter by Device Group Above just add your Device group to the exception