Endpoint Security
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Endpoint detection and response native to Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, usually the pragmatic choice where the estate is already licensed for E3 or E5.
Capabilities
What we implement
- Onboarding via Intune, Group Policy or script
- Attack surface reduction and exploit protection rules
- Vulnerability management with Defender for Endpoint P2
- Integration with Defender XDR and Sentinel
Security
How it is hardened
- Automated investigation and remediation
- Device isolation and live response from the portal
- Conditional access driven by device risk
Editions & pricing
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint editions and vendor pricing
Vendor list prices for the editions we deploy. Deployment, migration, hardening and support are quoted separately by Techno Trader PK — they are never bundled into these figures.
| Edition | Licensed by | Vendor list price |
|---|---|---|
| Plan 1Indicative published list price; often already included in Microsoft 365 licensing. | per user / month | $3 |
| Plan 2Indicative published list price; included with Microsoft 365 E5. | per user / month | $5.20 |
Prices are checked against the vendor's published price list. Last verified 10 Sept 2026. Vendor list prices exclude tax and can change without notice.
Architecture
Defender for Endpoint in a Microsoft estate
Onboarding runs through the tooling you already use, and device risk feeds identity and conditional-access decisions.
01 · Onboarding
IntuneGroup PolicyScript / packageServer onboardingNo third-party agent where the platform already ships one.
02 · Hardening
Attack surface reduction rulesExploit protectionControlled folder accessRules are run in audit mode first, then enforced once exceptions are known.
03 · Detection
EDR telemetryAutomated investigationAdvanced huntingAutomated remediation handles routine detections; the rest reach a queue someone owns.
04 · Integration
Defender XDREntra conditional accessSentinelDevice risk becomes an access decision rather than only an alert.
FAQ
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint questions we are asked
- Is Defender good enough on its own?
- For most Microsoft-centric organisations, yes — particularly at P2 or E5, where detection and response are included in licensing you already hold.
- What is the difference between P1 and P2?
- P1 is prevention and attack surface reduction. P2 adds endpoint detection and response, automated investigation and vulnerability management.
- Does it cover servers and Linux?
- Yes, with server licensing per machine, and agents available for Linux and macOS as well as Windows Server.
Related
Other endpoint security platforms
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