What is Defender for Identity and how does it work?
Defender for Identity is a cloud-based security solution that helps organisations protect their identities and prevent cyberattacks. It works by monitoring user behaviour and network activity and using machine learning and other advanced technologies to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
Microsoft Defender for Identity use case
Imagine you work in a company that uses Microsoft 365 for email, file sharing and other collaboration tools. One day you receive an alert from Microsoft Defender for Identity that a user account has been compromised and is exhibiting suspicious behaviour.
You investigate the alert and discover that the user's account was accessed from an unusual location and that the user is trying to access files and folders that they don't normally have access to. This behaviour suggests that the user's account has been hacked or that their credentials have been stolen.
Thanks to the warning from Microsoft Defender for Identity, you are able to take immediate action to prevent further damage. You can disable the compromised user account, change the user's password, and investigate any other accounts or systems that may have been affected.
Without Microsoft Defender for Identity, this would have gone unnoticed for some time, allowing the attacker to gain access to sensitive information or cause other damage. But with Microsoft Defender for Identity, you were able to detect the problem quickly and act to protect your organisation's data and systems.
What are the benefits of using Defender for Identity?
The benefits of using Defender for Identity include improved security posture, reduced risk of cyberattacks and data breaches, increased visibility into user activity and network behaviour, and streamlined compliance with industry regulations and standards.
What are the key features of Defender for Identity?
Key features of Defender for Identity include threat detection and response, user and entity behavioural analysis (UEBA), risk-based conditional access policies, privileged access management (PAM), and compliance reporting and auditing.
What platforms and applications does Defender for Identity support?
Defender for Identity supports a wide range of platforms and applications, including on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. Some examples include Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Box.
How does Defender for Identity help prevent cyberattacks and data breaches?
Defender for Identity helps prevent cyberattacks and data breaches by detecting and responding to suspicious activity in real-time, applying risk-based conditional access policies, and providing privileged access management and compliance reporting.
What types of threats does Defender for Identity protect against?
Defender for Identity protects against a variety of threats, including insider threats, identity theft, compromised credentials, and privilege escalation.
Does Defender for Identity integrate with other security tools and platforms?
Yes, Defender for Identity can integrate with other security tools and platforms through APIs and connectors. Some examples include SIEMs, threat intelligence feeds and identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions.
How does Defender for Identity handle user privacy and data protection?
Defender for Identity is designed with user privacy and data protection in mind and complies with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. User data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and access controls are in place to ensure that only authorised users can access sensitive information.
What kind of reporting and analytics does Defender for Identity provide?
Defender for Identity offers a range of reporting and analytics features, including real-time alerts, dashboards and visualisations, compliance reports and audit logs.
How do I get started with Defender for Identity and what are the implementation requirements?
To get started with Defender for Identity, you must have a Microsoft Azure subscription and meet the minimum system requirements. Deployment requirements may vary depending on your environment and specific use cases, but typically involve configuring and deploying the Defender for Identity agent, setting up connectors and integrations, and configuring policies and alerts. Fill out the form on our site and we'll help you get started.
