A to Z of Microsoft Defender: A Comprehensive Overview of Microsoft's XDR Platform

February 28, 2024 session of the Defender User Group Guest speaker @DeanEllerbyMVP covers a wide range of Microsoft security tools including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Cloud. Dean provides practical demos on endpoint detection and response (EDR), web content filtering, threat and vulnerability management, deception campaigns, and more. 00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background 01:42 Overview of Microsoft Defender 03:21 Deep Dive into Defender for Endpoint 04:00 Exploring Defender for Office and Identity 05:28 Defender for Cloud Apps and Cloud 08:03 Security Strategies and Real-Life Scenarios 16:36 Defender for Endpoint: Features and Demos 28:13 Server Vulnerabilities Overview 29:33 Deception Technology in Cybersecurity 32:38 Automated Responses to Deception 33:57 Defender for Office: Safe Attachments and Links 39:00 Phishing Attack Simulation 41:22 Defender for Identity: Honey Tokens and High-Value Targets 45:00 Defender for Cloud Apps: Configuration and Policies 53:04 Defender for Servers: Security Configurations 54:57 Conclusion and Q&A