245 questions with Microsoft Defender for Identity-related tags

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Duplicated Defender AAD Identity Protection alerts due to different sign-in request ID in milliseconds

Hi, We are seeking some advise regarding the duplication alerts in our defender portal. Any help is greatly appreciated. Subject: Duplicated Defender AAD Identity Protection Alerts Due to Different Sign-In Request IDs in Milliseconds Alert Name:…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,862 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
23,145 questions
asked 2025-02-07T13:18:23.58+00:00
Joey W 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-07T17:18:09.05+00:00
Sakshi Devkante 575 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Where do I manage old audit activity alerts?

I have an activity alert setup for an ACCOUNT A and was later changed for ACCOUNT B but we still receive alert for ACCOUNT A. I have checked everywhere and there is no alert setup for account A How can I find it? Tried Powershell too but not much…

Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview
A Microsoft data governance service that helps manage and govern on-premises, multicloud, and software-as-a-service data. Previously known as Azure Purview.
1,378 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-30T19:20:51.0566667+00:00
Gurpreet Kaur Gill 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-07T00:41:20.0066667+00:00
Gurpreet Kaur Gill 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Defender for identity auto disable user account.

Hello, Recently, we are experiencing a lot of user accounts being automatically disable by Microsoft Defender for Identity when they authenticated by Exchange Online. Somehow, Defender think the user's accounts being attacked, and just disabled users…

Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel
A scalable, cloud-native solution for security information event management and security orchestration automated response. Previously known as Azure Sentinel.
1,215 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-02-06T20:10:58.3766667+00:00
brichardi 331 Reputation points
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Azure ATP sensor issue -DC not visible under the security portal

Hi,we have installed the Azure ATP sensor on 33 DC's. But one DC's sensor status was unhealthy. To resolve this, we have cleared the DC entry from security portal and again re-install the ATP but unfortunately this time the affected DCS is visible in…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,484 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-29T10:55:54.0633333+00:00
Khushboo 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-06T14:21:02.5966667+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 12,200 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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API to get Microsoft Defender Campaigns

Is there a way to get the Campaigns data inside the Microsoft Defender Portal using an API?

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
5,674 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
A Microsoft cloud access security broker that enables customers to control the access and use of software as a service apps in their organization.
170 questions
asked 2025-01-06T10:36:01.8966667+00:00
Hashem Barakat 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-06T14:06:09.9133333+00:00
Rakesh Gurram 11,735 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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We received reports from our users that our URL is unsafe, but they are safe.

Hi there, I am trying to contact Microsoft Defender support, but I am experiencing difficulties getting in contact with anyone. I am writing regarding false positive alerts that our users are receiving from Microsoft Defender concerning our legitimate…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
5,674 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
A Microsoft cloud access security broker that enables customers to control the access and use of software as a service apps in their organization.
170 questions
asked 2025-01-24T17:26:36.4766667+00:00
Tirta Wulandari 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-06T13:54:43.6233333+00:00
Rakesh Gurram 11,735 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Whats goin on?

<Event xmlns="__http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event__"> <System>   <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Auditing" Guid="{54849625-5478-4994-a5ba-3e3b0328c30d}" />  …

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
7,946 questions
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
1,070 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
3,000 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,665 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2024-12-30T13:57:06.6066667+00:00
Sherwin pillai 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-06T07:06:38.7533333+00:00
Shanmugesh D 0 Reputation points
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What does the Defender Anti-Spam (Inbound) policy overrule?

The Defender Anti-Spam, Anti-Malware and Anti-Phish policies all sit together in the Email Policy and Rules section, but I am trying to understand what an exception to these policies would over rule? Mainly looking at the Anti-Spam Policy, as that is…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
5,674 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
463 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-28T12:27:10.4433333+00:00
Josh N 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-05T10:24:45.1933333+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 12,200 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MDE managed devices

Hi! It is possible to manage Windows Servers with Defender for Endpoint and Intune. After setup, the Windows Server device appears in Intune. But can Devices > Configuration > Policies be deployed to it, or only policies under the Endpoint…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,484 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,526 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-02-03T14:06:55.22+00:00
Artem Shaturskyi 135 Reputation points
accepted 2025-02-04T07:32:57.1333333+00:00
Artem Shaturskyi 135 Reputation points
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Windows Defender Definition Updates folder taking 256 GB of space and not able to delete the files

Windows Defender Definition Updates folder taking 256 GB of space and no free space left on C drive. Tried deleting the files but not able to do it. We are using Sophos Antivirus.

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-02-04T06:36:43.46+00:00
Chintan Shah 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-04T06:58:27.1366667+00:00
kguntaka 4,830 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Windows Defender Phishing Email Submission and Remediation

Hi, I have a question. We use gmail in my organization for email and Knowbe4 for phishing email submission and remediation. We have microsoft 365 licenses for all staff members. My organization is thinking of getting rid of Knowbe4 but I was wondering if…

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
A Microsoft cloud access security broker that enables customers to control the access and use of software as a service apps in their organization.
170 questions
asked 2025-01-31T18:10:48.28+00:00
Ennis Pool 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-03T21:35:03.0933333+00:00
VarunTha 12,345 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I removed defender and now I can't download files in Edge.

After configuring the windows defender, windows defender apt, and windows defender smartscreen processes not to start by removing the execute permissions on the corresponding exe files, I am unable to download files in Edge. When I try to download the…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,447 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,665 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-27T00:51:19.2733333+00:00
rikutotomizuka-6197 40 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-03T02:07:33.25+00:00
Yu Zhou-MSFT 14,506 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Privacy protection VPN option is not visible on my Microsoft defender

Privacy protection VPN option is not visible on my Microsoft defender. Earlier I was used now it's not visible, I have 365 personal plan

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2024-12-10T00:50:54.28+00:00
Thirumal Vellingiri 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-01T18:54:05.6733333+00:00
Kimberly Traven 0 Reputation points
1 answer

MS Defender web protection / SmartScreen for Google Chrome and Firefox

Hi. We have our CE+ assessment in a few weeks. In our CE basic, we provided information about our browsers Edge, Google Chrome and Firefox they have MS Defender / SmartScreen options enabled for malicious sites and downloads. Unfortunately, MS Defender…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,484 questions
Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor
An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.
74 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
463 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,526 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-20T13:18:10.62+00:00
Muhammad Arif 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-01-27T14:21:59.44+00:00
Navya 15,145 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Data Loss Prevention

i have Microsoft 365 Business Premium license. do i need to Add any Add-on license or i will get full feature of DLP within this license. actually i want to use this DLP to prevent and monitor user activity.

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-23T10:12:51.9366667+00:00
Parsian02 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T09:13:24.7366667+00:00
Catherine Kyalo 670 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Phishing attack simulation payload editor is extremely broken

We are using the attack simulation training module in Defender for Office. So we have used the solution to run phishing exercises the past year. I now wanted to change our custom positive reinforcement notification. It seems the editor…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,484 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2025-01-14T12:22:45.53+00:00
Emil Gertsen Grønkjær 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-26T18:40:42.45+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 12,200 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to find installed software's on servers

from Windows defender portal (security.microsoft.com) can we get report of all installed software's running on servers only not client machines

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2024-11-14T09:07:16.2933333+00:00
Muhammad Zeeshan 100 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T09:21:58.1266667+00:00
K-Mohammed 235 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Alerting when break-glass domain admin account has been used by someone

Hi, I have a break-glass domain admin account in several forests whose DCs have MDI sensors installed. Is it possible to get alert/mail notification when that account has been used by someone leveraging MDI events/logs?

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2024-12-08T20:28:49.3066667+00:00
Bojan Zivkovic 526 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-21T06:42:54.9066667+00:00
Catherine Kyalo 670 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Advanced Hunting Query -> Risky sign-ins & Risky users in EntraID?

Hi Everyone, Quick question - how can I query users/sign-ins that are flagged under Risky Activities (Security) in Entra ID within the Microsoft Defender Security portal under Advanced hunting? Essentially what I want to do is when a user is flagged on…

Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
23,145 questions
asked 2025-01-09T20:15:47.94+00:00
OwlTecAB 60 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-10T14:28:54.63+00:00
OwlTecAB 60 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Defender Email Collaboration

I want to customize quaratine notification. When user recieve malicous mail ( for example it will be phishing link , malicous attachment, spam mail and etc) , it will go quarantine due policies. Quarantine also sends notification to user, as quarantine…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,484 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
245 questions
asked 2024-12-20T10:46:32.79+00:00
Kanan Ganiyev 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-08T05:25:34.8366667+00:00
Kanan Ganiyev 20 Reputation points