Microsoft Security Operations Analyst — Question 65

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You have a Microsoft 365 subscription.

You have 1,000 Windows devices that have a third-party antivirus product installed and Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode.

You need to ensure that the devices are protected from malicious artifacts that were undetected by the third-party antivirus product.

Solution: You configure endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode.

Does this meet the goal?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Configuring endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode effectively enhances security by actively preventing threats that the third-party antivirus may not have detected. This solution directly addresses the need to protect devices from malicious artifacts, while the alternative option does not provide any protective measures.