Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals — Question 65
What feature in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides the first line of defense against cyberthreats by reducing the attack surface?
Answer options
- A. automated remediation
- B. automated investigation
- C. advanced hunting
- D. network protection
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Network protection is designed to reduce the attack surface by preventing unauthorized access and malware from entering the network. Automated remediation and automated investigation are processes that respond to incidents after they occur, while advanced hunting focuses on proactively searching for threats rather than preventing them.