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WillR
Copper Contributor
Dec 31, 2024

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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  • WillR's avatar
    WillR
    Copper 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?

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    cssns
    Brass 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 Beer's avatar
    Tim Beer
    Copper 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 

     

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