Microsoft Defender Now Supports Linux Desktops
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Defender will protect not only Windows but also Linux machines used for everyday work, including those used by developers. The trial version of this solution demonstrates the direction of development of Microsoft's renowned security suite: the giant is increasingly venturing not so much into the Windows realm, but significantly beyond it, landing in the Linux backyard. This would have been unthinkable just two decades ago.
Microsoft has launched a public preview of Microsoft Defender for Linux PCs. The news was first reported by Neowin. The company's previous security solutions have primarily targeted Linux servers. The new support offers features such as advanced threat detection, vulnerability analysis, tools for investigating suspicious activity, and tools for isolating infected computers from the network. Organizations that already use Defender for Linux serve…
Microsoft ir paziņojis par nozīmīgu papildinājumu savā kiberdrošības risinājumu klāstā – Microsoft Defender uzņēmumu drošības platforma publiskā izmēģinājuma versijā tagad oficiāli atbalsta arī Linux datorus. Līdz šim šis risinājums pamatā bija pieejams Linux serveru aizsardzībai, taču tagad tā darbības lauks ir paplašināts līdz programmētāju un biroja darbinieku darba datoriem. Pat ja pirmšķietami šāds jaunums varētu […]
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comes to Linux Desktops
As Linux desktops become more common among developers, they are increasingly attracting attackers. These devices often store privileged credentials, source code, cloud access tokens, and other sensitive assets, yet many organizations focus their endpoint security efforts on Windows devices and Linux servers, which leaves developer workstations with weaker protection and visibility. This gap can create...
In a public preview, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint extends its protection from Linux servers to desktop computers with Ubuntu and Fedora, for example.
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