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windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-security-recommendation.md

@@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 
 Cybersecurity weaknesses identified in your organization are mapped to actionable security recommendations and prioritized by their impact. Prioritized recommendations help shorten the time to mitigate or remediate vulnerabilities and drive compliance.
 
-Each security recommendation includes an actionable remediation recommendation which can be pushed into the IT task queue through a built-in integration with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. When the threat landscape changes, the recommendation also changes as it continuously collects information from your environment.
+Each security recommendation includes actionable remediation steps. To help with task management, the recommendation can also be sent using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. When the threat landscape changes, the recommendation also changes as it continuously collects information from your environment.
 
 ## How it works
 
 Each device in the organization is scored based on three important factors to help customers to focus on the right things at the right time.
 
-- **Threat** - Characteristics of the vulnerabilities and exploits in your organizations' devices and breach history. Based on these factors, the security recommendations shows the corresponding links to active alerts, ongoing threat campaigns, and their corresponding threat analytic reports.
+- **Threat** - Characteristics of the vulnerabilities and exploits in your organizations' devices and breach history. Based on these factors, the security recommendations show the corresponding links to active alerts, ongoing threat campaigns, and their corresponding threat analytic reports.
 
 - **Breach likelihood** - Your organization's security posture and resilience against threats
 
@@ -54,15 +54,15 @@ View related security recommendations in the following places:
 
 ### Navigation menu
 
-Go to the threat and vulnerability management navigation menu and select **Security recommendations** to open the list of security recommendations for the threats and vulnerabilities found in your organization.
+Go to the threat and vulnerability management navigation menu and select **Security recommendations**. The page contains a list of security recommendations for the threats and vulnerabilities found in your organization.
 
 ### Top security recommendations in the threat and vulnerability management dashboard
 
-In a given day as a Security Administrator, you can take a look at the [threat and vulnerability management dashboard](tvm-dashboard-insights.md) to see your [exposure score](tvm-exposure-score.md) side-by-side with your [Microsoft Secure Score for Devices](tvm-microsoft-secure-score-devices.md). The goal is to **lower** your organization's exposure from vulnerabilities, and **increase** your organization's device security to be more resilient against cybersecurity threat attacks. The top security recommendations list can help you achieve that goal.
+In a given day as a Security Administrator, you can take a look at the [threat and vulnerability management dashboard](tvm-dashboard-insights.md) to see your [exposure score](tvm-exposure-score.md) side by side with your [Microsoft Secure Score for Devices](tvm-microsoft-secure-score-devices.md). The goal is to **lower** your organization's exposure from vulnerabilities, and **increase** your organization's device security to be more resilient against cybersecurity threat attacks. The top security recommendations list can help you achieve that goal.
 
 ![Example of Top security recommendations card, with four security recommendations.](images/top-security-recommendations350.png)
 
-The top security recommendations lists the improvement opportunities prioritized based on the important factors mentioned in the previous section - threat, likelihood to be breached, and value. Selecting a recommendation will take you to the security recommendations page with more details about the recommendation.
+The top security recommendations list the improvement opportunities prioritized based on the important factors mentioned in the previous section - threat, likelihood to be breached, and value. Selecting a recommendation will take you to the security recommendations page with more details.
 
 ## Security recommendations overview
 
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ The color of the **Exposed devices** graph changes as the trend changes. If the
 
 ### Icons
 
-Useful icons also quickly calls your attention to:  
+Useful icons also quickly call your attention to:  
 - ![arrow hitting a target](images/tvm_alert_icon.png) possible active alerts
 - ![red bug](images/tvm_bug_icon.png) associated public exploits
 - ![light bulb](images/tvm_insight_icon.png) recommendation insights
@@ -85,13 +85,13 @@ Select the security recommendation that you want to investigate or process.
 
 ![Example of a security recommendation flyout page.](images/secrec-flyouteolsw.png)
 
-From the flyout, you can do any of the following:
+From the flyout, you can choose any of the following options:
 
-- **Open software page** - Open the software page to get more context on the software and how it is distributed. The information can include threat context, associated recommendations, weaknesses discovered, number of exposed devices, discovered vulnerabilities, names and detailed of devices with the software installed, and version distribution.
+- **Open software page** - Open the software page to get more context on the software and how it's distributed. The information can include threat context, associated recommendations, weaknesses discovered, number of exposed devices, discovered vulnerabilities, names and detailed of devices with the software installed, and version distribution.
 
 - [**Remediation options**](tvm-security-recommendation.md#request-remediation) - Submit a remediation request to open a ticket in Microsoft Intune for your IT Administrator to pick up and address.
 
-- [**Exception options**](tvm-security-recommendation.md#file-for-exception) - Submit an exception, provide justification, and set exception duration if you can't remediate the issue just yet.
+- [**Exception options**](tvm-security-recommendation.md#file-for-exception) - Submit an exception, provide justification, and set exception duration if you can't remediate the issue yet.
 
 >[!NOTE]
 >When a change is made on a device, it typically takes two hours for the data to be reflected in the Microsoft Defender Security Center. However, it may sometimes take longer.
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ There are many reasons why organizations create exceptions for a recommendation.
 
 When an exception is created for a recommendation, the recommendation is no longer active. The recommendation state changes to **Exception**, and it no longer shows up in the security recommendations list.
 
-1. Select a security recommendation you would like create an exception for, and then **Exception options**.
+1. Select a security recommendation you would like to create an exception for, and then **Exception options**.
 ![Showing where the button for "exception options" is location in a security recommendation flyout.](images/tvm-exception-option.png)
 
 2. Select your justification for the exception you need to file instead of remediating the security recommendation in question. Fill out the justification context, then set the exception duration.
@@ -171,30 +171,30 @@ You can report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate, incomplete,
 
 ## Find and remediate software or software versions which have reached end-of-support (EOS)
 
-End-of-support (otherwise known as end-of-life) for software or software versions means that they will no longer be supported or serviced, and will not receive security updates. When you use software or software versions which have reached end-of-support, you're exposing your organization to security vulnerabilities, legal, and financial risks.
+End-of-support (otherwise known as end-of-life) for software or software versions means that they will no longer be supported or serviced, and will not receive security updates. When you use software or software versions with ended support, you're exposing your organization to security vulnerabilities, legal, and financial risks.
 
-It is crucial for Security and IT Administrators to work together and ensure that the organization's software inventory is configured for optimal results, compliance, and a healthy network ecosystem. They should examine the options to remove or replace apps that have reached end of support, and update versions that have reached end of support. It is best to create and implement a plan **before** the end of support dates.
+It's crucial for Security and IT Administrators to work together and ensure that the organization's software inventory is configured for optimal results, compliance, and a healthy network ecosystem. They should examine the options to remove or replace apps that have reached end-of-support and update versions that are no longer supported. It's best to create and implement a plan **before** the end of support dates.
 
-To find software or software versions which have reached end-of-support:
+To find software or software versions that are no longer supported:
 
 1. From the threat and vulnerability management menu, navigate to **Security recommendations**.
 2. Go to the **Filters** panel and look for the tags section. Select one or more of the EOS tag options. Then **Apply**.
 
     ![Screenshot tags that say EOS software, EOS versions, and Upcoming EOS versions](images/tvm-eos-tag.png)
 
-3. You will see a list recommendations related to software that is end of support, software versions that are end of support, or upcoming end of support versions. These tags are also visible in the [software inventory](tvm-software-inventory.md) page.
+3. You'll see a list of recommendations related to software with ended support, software versions that are end of support, or versions with upcoming end of support. These tags are also visible in the [software inventory](tvm-software-inventory.md) page.
 
     ![Screenshot tags that say EOS software, EOS versions, and Upcoming EOS versions](images/tvm-eos-tags-column.png)
 
 ### List of versions and dates
 
-To view a list of version that have reached end of support, or end or support soon, and those dates, follow the below steps:
+To view a list of versions that have reached end of support, or end or support soon, and those dates, follow the below steps:
 
-1. For software that has versions which have reached end of support, or will reach end of support soon, a message will appear in the flyout once the security recommendation is selected.
+1. A message will appear in the security recommendation flyout for software with versions that have reached end of support, or will reach end of support soon.
 
     ![Screenshot of version distribution link](images/eos-upcoming-eos.png)
 
-2. Select the **version distribution** link to go to the software drill down page. There, you can see a filtered list of versions with tags identifying them as end of support, or upcoming end of support.
+2. Select the **version distribution** link to go to the software drill-down page. There, you can see a filtered list of versions with tags identifying them as end of support, or upcoming end of support.
 
     ![Screenshot of version distribution link](images/software-drilldown-eos.png)
 
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ To view a list of version that have reached end of support, or end or support so
 
     ![Screenshot of version distribution link](images/version-eos-date.png)
 
-After you have identified which software and software versions are vulnerable due to its end-of-support status, remediate them to lower your organizations exposure to vulnerabilities and advanced persistent threats.
+Once you identify which software and software versions are vulnerable due to their end-of-support status, you must decide whether to update or remove them from your organization. Doing so will lower your organizations exposure to vulnerabilities and advanced persistent threats.
 
 ## Related topics
 

windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-software-inventory.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Software inventory in threat and vulnerability management
-description: Microsoft Defender ATP threat and vulnerability management's software inventory page shows how many weaknesses and vulnerabilities have been detected in software.
+description: The software inventory page for Microsoft Defender ATP's threat and vulnerability management shows how many weaknesses and vulnerabilities have been detected in software.
 keywords: threat and vulnerability management, microsoft defender atp, microsoft defender atp software inventory, mdatp threat & vulnerability management, mdatp threat & vulnerability management software inventory, mdatp tvm software inventory, tvm software inventory
 search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
 search.appverid: met150
@@ -23,26 +23,26 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 
 >Want to experience Microsoft Defender ATP? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/windows/microsoft-defender-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-portaloverview-abovefoldlink)
 
-The software inventory in threat and vulnerability management is a list of all the software in your organization, including details such as the name of the vendor, number of weaknesses, threats, and number of exposed devices.
+The software inventory in threat and vulnerability management is a list of all the software in your organization. It also includes details such as the name of the vendor, number of weaknesses, threats, and number of exposed devices.
 
 ## How it works
 
-In the field of discovery, we are leveraging the same set of signals that is responsible for detection and vulnerability assessment in [Microsoft Defender ATP endpoint detection and response capabilities](overview-endpoint-detection-response.md).
+In the field of discovery, we're leveraging the same set of signals that is responsible for detection and vulnerability assessment in [Microsoft Defender ATP endpoint detection and response capabilities](overview-endpoint-detection-response.md).
 
-Since it is real-time, in a matter of minutes, you will see vulnerability information as they get discovered. The engine automatically grabs information from multiple security feeds. In fact, you'll will see if a particular software is connected to a live threat campaign. It also provides a link to a Threat Analytics report soon as it's available.
+Since it's real time, in a matter of minutes, you'll see vulnerability information as they get discovered. The engine automatically grabs information from multiple security feeds. In fact, you'll see if a particular software is connected to a live threat campaign. It also provides a link to a Threat Analytics report soon as it's available.
 
 ## Navigate to the Software inventory page
 
-You can access the Software inventory page by selecting **Software inventory** from the threat and vulnerability management navigation menu in the [Microsoft Defender Security Center](portal-overview.md).
+Access the Software inventory page by selecting **Software inventory** from the threat and vulnerability management navigation menu in the [Microsoft Defender Security Center](portal-overview.md).
 
 View software on specific devices in the individual devices pages from the [devices list](machines-view-overview.md).
 
 ## Software inventory overview
 
-The **Software inventory** page opens with a list of software installed in your network, vendor name, weaknesses found, threats associated with them, exposed devices, impact to exposure score, and tags. You can also filter the software inventory list view based on weaknesses found in the software, threats associated with them, and whether the software or software versions have reached end-of-support.
+The **Software inventory** page opens with a list of software installed in your network, including the vendor name, weaknesses found, threats associated with them, exposed devices, impact to exposure score, and tags. You can filter the list view based on weaknesses found in the software, threats associated with them, and whether the software or software versions have reached end-of-support.
 ![Example of the landing page for software inventory.](images/software_inventory_filter.png)
 
-Select the software that you want to investigate and a flyout panel opens up with a more compact view of the information on the page. You can either dive deeper into the investigation and select **Open software page**, or flag any technical inconsistencies by selecting **Report inaccuracy**.
+Select the software that you want to investigate. A flyout panel will open with a more compact view of the information on the page. You can either dive deeper into the investigation and select **Open software page**, or flag any technical inconsistencies by selecting **Report inaccuracy**.
 
 ![Flyout example page of "Visual Studio 2017" from the software inventory page.](images/tvm-software-inventory-flyout500.png)
 
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ You can view software pages a few different ways:
 
  A full page will appear with all the details of a specific software and the following information:
 
-- Side panel with vendor information, prevalence of the software in the organization (including number of devices it is installed on, and exposed devices that are not patched), whether and exploit is available, and impact to your exposure score
+- Side panel with vendor information, prevalence of the software in the organization (including number of devices it's installed on, and exposed devices that aren't patched), whether and exploit is available, and impact to your exposure score
-- Data visualizations showing the number of, and severity of, vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Also, graphs of the number of exposed devices
+- Data visualizations showing the number of, and severity of, vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Also, graphs with the number of exposed devices
 - Tabs with lists of the corresponding security recommendations for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities identified, the named CVEs of discovered vulnerabilities, the names of the devices that the software is installed on, and the specific versions of the software with the number of devices that have each version installed and number of vulnerabilities.
 
     ![Software example page for Visual Studio 2017 with the software details, weaknesses, exposed devices, and more.](images/tvm-software-page-example.png)
@@ -67,17 +67,17 @@ You can view software pages a few different ways:
 We now show evidence of where we detected a specific software on a device from the registry, disk or both.
 You can find it on any devices found in the [devices list](machines-view-overview.md) in a section called "Software Evidence."
 
-From the Microsoft Defender Security Center navigation panel, go to **Devices list** > select the name of a device to open the device page (like Computer1) > select the **Software inventory** tab > select the software name to open the flyout and view software evidence.
+From the Microsoft Defender Security Center navigation panel, go to the **Devices list**. Select the name of a device to open the device page (like Computer1) > select the **Software inventory** tab > select the software name to open the flyout and view software evidence.
 
 ![Software evidence example of Windows 10 from the devices list, showing software evidence registry path.](images/tvm-software-evidence.png)
 
 ## Report inaccuracy
 
-You can report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate version, incomplete, or already remediated software inventory information.
+Report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate, or incomplete information. You can also report on security recommendations that have already been remediated.
 
 1. Open the software flyout on the Software inventory page.
 2. Select **Report inaccuracy**.
-3. From the flyout pane, select the inaccuracy category from the drop-down menu, fill in your email address, and details regarding the inaccuracy.
+3. From the flyout pane, select the inaccuracy category from the drop-down menu, fill in your email address, and details about the inaccuracy.
 4. Select **Submit**. Your feedback is immediately sent to the threat and vulnerability management experts.
 
 ## Related topics

windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-supported-os.md

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Windows Server 2008 R2 | Operating System (OS) vulnerabilities<br/>Software prod
 Windows Server 2012 R2 | Operating System (OS) vulnerabilities<br/>Software product vulnerabilities<br/>Operating System (OS) configuration assessment<br/>Security controls configuration assessment<br/>Software product configuration assessment
 Windows Server 2016 | Operating System (OS) vulnerabilities<br/>Software product vulnerabilities<br/>Operating System (OS) configuration assessment<br/>Security controls configuration assessment<br/>Software product configuration assessment
 Windows Server 2019 | Operating System (OS) vulnerabilities<br/>Software product vulnerabilities<br/>Operating System (OS) configuration assessment<br/>Security controls configuration assessment<br/>Software product configuration assessment
-MacOS | Not supported (planned)
+macOS | Not supported (planned)
 Linux | Not supported (planned)
 
 ## Related topics

windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-weaknesses.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ ms.topic: conceptual
 
 Threat and vulnerability management uses the same signals in Microsoft Defender ATP's endpoint protection to scan and detect vulnerabilities.
 
-The **Weaknesses** page lists down the vulnerabilities found in the infected software running in your organization by listing the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID, the severity, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating, prevalence in your organization, corresponding breach, threat insights, and more.
+The **Weaknesses** page lists down the vulnerabilities found in the infected software running in your organization by listing the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID. You can also view the severity, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating, prevalence in your organization, corresponding breach, threat insights, and more.
 
 >[!IMPORTANT]
 >To boost your vulnerability assessment detection rates, you can download the following mandatory security updates and deploy them in your network:
@@ -52,13 +52,13 @@ Go to the threat and vulnerability management navigation menu and select **Weakn
 1. Go to the global search drop-down menu.
 2. Select **Vulnerability** and key-in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID that you're looking for, then select the search icon. The **Weaknesses** page opens with the CVE information that you're looking for.
 ![Global search box with the dropdown option "vulnerability" selected and an example CVE.](images/tvm-vuln-globalsearch.png)
-3. Select the CVE and a flyout panel opens up with more information, including the vulnerability description, details, threat insights, and exposed devices.
+3. Select the CVE to open a flyout panel with more information, including the vulnerability description, details, threat insights, and exposed devices.
 
 To see the rest of the vulnerabilities in the **Weaknesses** page, type CVE, then select search.
 
 ## Weaknesses overview
 
-If exposed devices exist, the next step is to remediate the vulnerabilities in those devices to reduce the risk to your assets and organization. If the **Exposed Devices** column shows 0, that means you are not at risk.
+Remediate the vulnerabilities in exposed devices to reduce the risk to your assets and organization. If the **Exposed Devices** column shows 0, that means you aren't at risk.
 
 ![Weaknesses landing page.](images/tvm-weaknesses-overview.png)
 
@@ -69,10 +69,10 @@ View related breach and threat insights in the **Threat** column when the icons
  >[!NOTE]
  > Always prioritize recommendations that are associated with ongoing threats. These recommendations are marked with the threat insight icon ![Simple drawing of a red bug.](images/tvm_bug_icon.png) and breach insight icon ![Simple drawing of an arrow hitting a target.](images/tvm_alert_icon.png).  
 
-The breach insights icon is highlighted if there is a vulnerability found in your organization.
+The breach insights icon is highlighted if there's a vulnerability found in your organization.
 ![Example of a breach insights text that could show up when hovering over icon. This one says "possible active alert is associated with this recommendation.](images/tvm-breach-insights.png)
 
-The threat insights icon is highlighted if there are associated exploits in the vulnerability found in your organization. It also shows whether the threat is a part of an exploit kit or connected to specific advanced persistent campaigns or activity groups. Threat Analytics report links are provided that you can read with zero-day exploitation news, disclosures, or related security advisories.  
+The threat insights icon is highlighted if there are associated exploits in the vulnerability found in your organization. Hovering over the icon shows whether the threat is a part of an exploit kit, or connected to specific advanced persistent campaigns or activity groups. When available, there is a link to a Threat Analytics report with zero-day exploitation news, disclosures, or related security advisories.  
 
 ![Threat insights text that that could show up when hovering over icon. This one has multiple bullet points and linked text.](images/tvm-threat-insights.png)
 
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ The "OS Feature" category is shown in relevant scenarios.
 
 ### Top vulnerable software in the dashboard
 
-1. Go to the [threat and vulnerability management dashboard](tvm-dashboard-insights.md) and scroll down to the **Top vulnerable software** widget. You will see the number of vulnerabilities found in each software along with threat information and a high-level view of the device exposure trend over time.
+1. Go to the [threat and vulnerability management dashboard](tvm-dashboard-insights.md) and scroll down to the **Top vulnerable software** widget. You will see the number of vulnerabilities found in each software, along with threat information and a high-level view of device exposure over time.
 
     ![Top vulnerable software card with four columns: software, weaknesses, threats, exposed devices.](images/tvm-top-vulnerable-software500.png)
 
@@ -116,19 +116,19 @@ View related weaknesses information in the device page.
 
 #### CVE Detection logic
 
-Similar to the software evidence, we now show the detection logic we applied on a device in order to state that it's vulnerable. This is a new section called "Detection Logic" (in any discovered vulnerability in the device page) that shows the detection logic and source.
+Similar to the software evidence, we now show the detection logic we applied on a device in order to state that it's vulnerable. The new section is called "Detection Logic" (in any discovered vulnerability in the device page) and shows the detection logic and source.
 
-The "OS Feature" category is also shown in relevant scenarios. For example, a CVE affects devices that run a vulnerable OS, only if a specific OS component is enabled on these devices. Let's say Windows Server 2019 has vulnerability in its DNS component. With this new capability, we’ll attach this CVE only to the Windows Server 2019 devices with DNS capability enabled in their OS.
+The "OS Feature" category is also shown in relevant scenarios. A CVE would affect devices that run a vulnerable OS only if a specific OS component is enabled. Let's say Windows Server 2019 has vulnerability in its DNS component. With this new capability, we’ll only attach this CVE to the Windows Server 2019 devices with the DNS capability enabled in their OS.
 
 ![Detection Logic example which lists the software detected on the device and the KBs.](images/tvm-cve-detection-logic.png)
 
 ## Report inaccuracy
 
-You can report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate, incomplete, or already remediated security recommendation information.
+Report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate, or incomplete information. You can also report on security recommendations that have already been remediated.
 
 1. Open the CVE on the Weaknesses page.
-2. Select **Report inaccuracy**.
+2. Select **Report inaccuracy** and a flyout pane will open.
-3. From the flyout pane, select the inaccuracy category from the drop-down menu, fill in your email address, and details regarding the inaccuracy.
+3. Select the inaccuracy category from the drop-down menu and fill in your email address and inaccuracy details.
 4. Select **Submit**. Your feedback is immediately sent to the threat and vulnerability management experts.
 
 ## Related topics