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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Depth

Take any organization's endpoint security to the next level

Justen GravesIHJA+1

Created by Justen Graves, Ian Hoyle, Joe Anich and 1 more

Get hands-on with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and learn how to close coverage gaps, reduce alert noise, and build a more reliable security operation. Discover practical ways to protect endpoints across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices while aligning your deployment with real-world needs.

Packt | Apr 2026 | 610 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesCybersecurity, Network Defense and Firewall Management

What You Will Learn

You will follow the full lifecycle of a Defender for Endpoint deployment, starting with core concepts and moving through planning, rollout, and configuration. Practical examples and field-tested strategies help you tune operations, manage different environments, and troubleshoot common issues as you progress.

Key Features

  • Deploy and configure Defender for Endpoint on clients, servers, and mobile devices
  • Tune alerts and policies to reduce noise and improve detection accuracy
  • Troubleshoot recurring issues and support incident response with confidence

Target Audience

Designed for cybersecurity professionals, security engineers, incident responders, and IT admins who manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. If you have a basic grasp of endpoint security and want to strengthen your deployment, improve daily operations, or expand coverage to mobile devices, you will find actionable guidance here.

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