Azure Defender

Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly Azure Defender) is an XDR solution for cloud-native Azure services, integrated with existing workloads to enhance security.

Defender Plans

• Defender for Servers & Workstations – Protects VMs and physical machines.

• Defender for App Services – Security for cloud-scale applications.

• Defender for Storage – Monitors and secures Azure storage.

• Defender for SQL – Detects threats and vulnerabilities in databases.

• Defender for Kubernetes – Protects Kubernetes workloads.

• Defender for Container Registries – Scans and secures container images.

• Defender for Azure Key Vault – Ensures security of cryptographic keys.

Hybrid Cloud Protection

• Secures on-premises and non-cloud resources.

• Supports workstations and servers hosted on AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.

Defender Functions

1. Alerts & Incident Response

• Notifies administrators of security threats.

• Integrated with Azure Logic Apps for automated alert handling.

• Provides details on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and remediation steps.

2. Advanced Protection

• Uses analytics to provide tailored security recommendations.

3. Vulnerability Assessments (VA)

• Scans and evaluates security risks for VMs and container registries.

Defender for Cloud ensures comprehensive security coverage for Azure and hybrid environments, enhancing detection, prevention, and response to cyber threats.