diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/exploit-protection-exploit-guard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/exploit-protection-exploit-guard.md
index 7ba0dd60c9..eec2dd03ed 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/exploit-protection-exploit-guard.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/exploit-protection-exploit-guard.md
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ Exploit protection works best with [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection]
 
 ## Requirements
 
+Exploit protection requires Windows Defender AV real-time protection.
+
 Windows 10 version | Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
 -|-
 Windows 10 version 1709 or later | For full reporting, you need a license for [Windows Defender ATP](../windows-defender-atp/windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md)