Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in real time.
Overview
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a component of the Microsoft 365 Defender suite. It leverages the built-in Defender for Endpoint sensors to discover vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in real time without separate agents or periodic scans. It provides a risk-based score to prioritize issues and offers integrated remediation workflows, including security recommendations and integration with Microsoft Intune and SCCM for patching.
✨ Key Features
- Continuous asset discovery and vulnerability assessment
- Risk-based threat and vulnerability prioritization
- Software inventory and usage insights
- Security recommendations for misconfigurations
- Built-in remediation and tracking
- Integration with the Microsoft security ecosystem
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure ecosystem.
- Uses the same agent as Defender for Endpoint, eliminating agent fatigue.
- Contextual prioritization based on signals from across the Microsoft security graph.
Unique Value: Provides a natively integrated vulnerability management solution for Microsoft-centric organizations, offering real-time insights and streamlined remediation without deploying additional agents.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Consolidating endpoint security and vulnerability management.
- Real-time vulnerability assessment on Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Companies needing to scan network appliances or assets where the Defender agent cannot be installed.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled integration with other Microsoft security products like Intune and Sentinel, creating a more seamless workflow for remediation and investigation compared to third-party tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Microsoft Unified Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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