From 3487798189a01355c9d2a9ac2fce8b64062f5ade Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kurt Sarens <56369685+kurtsarens@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:55:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md update according to feedback --- ...es-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md | 22 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md index b05fb44dc0..8b55207b8c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md @@ -27,7 +27,9 @@ There are two types of updates related to keeping Windows Defender Antivirus up 1. Security intelligence updates 2. Product updates - +> [!IMPORTANT] +> Keeping Windows Defender Antivirus up to date is crucial to assure your devices have the latest technology and features needed to protect against new malware and attack techniques. +> This also applies to devices where Windows Defender Antivirus is running in [passive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility). ## Security intelligence updates @@ -39,9 +41,10 @@ Engine updates are included with the Security intelligence updates and are relea ## Product updates -Windows Defender Antivirus requires [monthly updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4052623/update-for-windows-defender-antimalware-platform) (known as "platform updates"), and will receive major feature updates alongside Windows 10 releases. +Windows Defender Antivirus requires [monthly updates (KB4052623)](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4052623/update-for-windows-defender-antimalware-platform) (known as "platform updates"), and will receive major feature updates alongside Windows 10 releases. -You can manage the distribution of updates through Windows Server Update Service (WSUS), with [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/sum/understand/software-updates-introduction), or in the normal manner that you deploy Microsoft and Windows updates to endpoints in your network. +You can manage the distribution of updates through [Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-definitions-wsus#to-synchronize-endpoint-protection-definition-updates-in-standalone-wsus), with [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/sum/understand/software-updates-introduction), or in the normal manner that you deploy Microsoft and Windows updates to endpoints in your network. +For more information see [Manage the sources for Windows Defender Antivirus protection updates](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-definitions-wsus#to-synchronize-endpoint-protection-definition-updates-in-standalone-wsus) ## Released platform and engine versions @@ -138,13 +141,14 @@ No known issues
- January-2020 (Platform: 4.18.2001.10 | Engine: 1.1.16700.2) + January-2020 (Platform: 4.18.2001.10 | Engine: 1.1.16700.2) - Security intelligence update version: **1.309.32.0** - Released: **January 30, 2020** - Platform/Client: **4.18.2001.10** - Engine: **1.1.16700.2** - Support phase: **Technical upgrade Support (Only)** + +Security intelligence update version: **1.309.32.0** +Released: **January 30, 2020** +Platform/Client: **4.18.2001.10** +Engine: **1.1.16700.2** +Support phase: **Technical upgrade Support (Only)** ### What's new