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Hi, do you know what is the usual time delay for the different defender channels?
Manage the gradual rollout process for Microsoft Defender updates - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
We want to start using the channels to test/validate the updates before they're released to everyone, but we don't know how long we have between each channel so we know we have x hours/days before we can try to stop the updates from getting installed.
Thks
Microsofthi lalanc01
Thanks for the question and feedback.
We do have some more information about safe rollout here: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s Safe Deployment Practices
Channels to define the cadence in which it receives SIUs (formerly referred to as signature, definition, or daily updates). That is a monthly process.
Security intelligence updates gradual release cycle occurs multiple times a day.