Identity & Access

Defender adds asset-aware protections for high-value systems

This targets domain controllers, Exchange and SharePoint servers, and identity infrastructure to reduce risk and disrupt high-impact attack paths.

1 source · Mar 27

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Mar 27 Reported by Microsoft Security Blog

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Mar 27 Microsoft Security Blog
How Microsoft Defender protects high-value assets in real-world attack scenarios | Microsoft Security Blog
Microsoft Defender applies asset-aware protection using Microsoft Security Exposure Management to detect and block threats against these critical systems.
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Identity & AccessDefender adds asset-aware protections for high-value systemsThis targets domain controllers, Exchange and SharePoint servers, and identity infrastructure to reduce risk and disrupt high-impact attack paths.1 source · Mar 27Timeline

Mar 27 Reported by Microsoft Security Blog

Sources

Mar 27 Microsoft Security Blog

How Microsoft Defender protects high-value assets in real-world attack scenarios | Microsoft Security Blog

Microsoft Defender applies asset-aware protection using Microsoft Security Exposure Management to detect and block threats against these critical systems.

Vendor digest: MicrosoftPart of the PlainSec briefing for 2026-03-27Every edition of this story: Defender adds asset-aware protections for high-value systems