As a Microsoft Security partner, we're proud - but not surprised - that Microsoft was named a Leader in the "2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms." Microsoft's advanced endpoint security protection continues to help organizations protect their endpoints against even the most sophisticated attacks. In this article, you'll read about Defender for Endpoint and its many capabilities.
What recognition has Microsoft received in endpoint protection?
Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms. This recognition highlights Microsoft's ongoing efforts to help organizations secure their endpoints against sophisticated attacks and improve the efficiency of security operations.
How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint enhance security?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides AI-powered endpoint detection and response capabilities across various platforms and devices. It includes built-in posture assessments, proactive vulnerability management, and next-generation antivirus to help organizations minimize threat exposure and protect against advanced cyber threats.
What is automatic attack disruption in Microsoft Defender?
Automatic attack disruption is a unique capability of Microsoft Defender that allows for the rapid interruption of human-operated attacks, often within 3 minutes. This feature leverages extensive threat intelligence and seamless integration across different workloads, helping organizations to effectively counter advanced threats like ransomware and business email compromise.