

The network protection component of Defender for Endpoint identifies and blocks connections to C2 infrastructures used in human-operated ransomware attacks, using techniques like machine learning and intelligent indicator-of-compromise (IoC) identification.
NETWORK INSPECTOR MAC WINDOWS
Network protection is a critical part of the Microsoft protection and response stack.įor details about network protection for Windows Server, Linux, MacOS and Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), see Proactively hunt for threats with advanced hunting. Block sites based on category ( Web content filtering).Block unsanctioned services from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.Block IP/URL addresses from your own threat intelligence ( indicators).The network protection functionality can be extended to: By default, network protection guards your computers from known malicious URLs using the SmartScreen feed, which blocks malicious URLs in a manner similar to SmartScreen in Microsoft Edge browser. Network protection can block URLs from being accessed by using certain browsers and standard network connections. Network protection enables layer the network layer of blocking URLs and IP addresses. Network protection is a part of the attack surface reduction group of solutions in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Make sure that Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection and cloud-delivered protection are enabled (active).
NETWORK INSPECTOR MAC WINDOWS 10
Network protection requires Windows 10 or 11 (Pro or Enterprise), Windows Server version 1803 or later, macOS version 11 or later, or Defender Supported Linux versions, and Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection. For example, network protection works with your custom indicators that you can use to block specific domains or host names. Network protection also provides visibility and blocking of indicators of compromise (IOCs) when used with Endpoint detection and response. It provides the web protection functionality found in Microsoft Edge to other supported browsers and non-browser applications. Network protection extends the protection in Web protection to the operating system level. Network protection expands the scope of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block all outbound HTTP(s) traffic that attempts to connect to low-reputation sources (based on the domain or hostname). Domains that host phishing scams, exploits, and other malicious content on the Internet are considered dangerous. It helps prevent employees from accessing dangerous domains through applications. Network protection is an attack surface reduction capability. Network protection helps protect devices from Internet-based events.
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