Secured-core PCs combine virtualization, operating system, and hardware and firmware protection. Along with Microsoft Defender ATP, Secured-core PCs provide end-to-end protection against advanced attacks that leverage driver vulnerabilities to gain kernel privileges.
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With many employees suddenly working from home, there are things an organization and employees can do to help remain productive without increasing cybersecurity risk.
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The integration of FIDO2-based YubiKeys and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a game changer.
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Set a high standard of software assurance with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to reduce your risk of a software supply chain attack.
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A threat hunting team can help you defend against stealth attackers.
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Behavioral blocking and containment capabilities leverage multiple Microsoft Defender ATP components and features to immediately stop attacks before they can progress. We have expanded these capabilities to get even broader visibility into malicious behavior by using a rapid protection loop engine that leverages endpoint and detection response (EDR) sensors.
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In the new DART Case Reports, you’ll find unique stories from our team’s engagements around the globe. Read the first in the series today.
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In human-operated ransomware attacks, adversaries exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.
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We asked IT executives how they are approaching MFA in 2020. Most are expanding their MFA deployments or making other investments to better secure their identities.
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Organizations should consider a Cloud Identity as a Service (IDaaS), and MFA solution, like Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for effective countermeasures against modern threats.
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