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Microsoft Defender XDR continues to evolve, with more configuration settings migrating into its unified platform. This integration enhances security operations by centralizing threat detection, investigation, and response.
You Should Know:
1. Key Defender XDR Commands and Configurations
To check Defender XDR status on Windows:
Get-MpComputerStatus
To enable advanced threat protection:
Set-MpPreference -EnableNetworkProtection Enabled
2. Migrating Security Baselines
Use Intune or Group Policy to enforce Defender XDR policies:
Export current Defender settings Export-MpPreference -Path "C:\DefenderSettings.xml" Import into Defender XDR Import-MpPreference -Path "C:\DefenderSettings.xml"
3. Enabling Cross-Platform Threat Detection
For Linux systems, ensure Defender for Endpoint is active:
mdatp health sudo mdatp config real-time-protection --value enabled
4. Advanced Hunting with KQL
Run threat-hunting queries in Defender XDR:
DeviceEvents | where ActionType == "AntivirusDetection" | summarize count() by DeviceName
5. Automating Incident Response
Use PowerShell to trigger automated investigations:
Start-MpWDOScan -ScanType FullScan
What Undercode Say
Microsoft Defender XDR streamlines security management by consolidating configurations into a single pane. Key takeaways:
– Use PowerShell (Get-MpPreference, Set-MpPreference) for real-time adjustments.
– Linux integration (mdatp) ensures cross-platform protection.
– KQL enhances threat hunting in Defenderās advanced portal.
– Automate scans (Start-MpWDOScan) to reduce response time.
For deeper control, explore Defenderās API and Microsoft Graph Security.
Expected Output:
Status : Enabled Real-Time : Active Last Scan : 2024-03-15 Threats : 0
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References:
Reported By: Nathanmcnulty Configuration – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ā
