diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/edr-in-block-mode.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/edr-in-block-mode.md index 68186e67eb..f519113f0c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/edr-in-block-mode.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/edr-in-block-mode.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.custom: - next-gen - edr -ms.date: 12/10/2020 +ms.date: 12/14/2020 ms.collection: - m365-security-compliance - m365initiative-defender-endpoint @@ -83,11 +83,11 @@ The following image shows an instance of unwanted software that was detected and ### Do I need to turn EDR in block mode on even when I have Microsoft Defender Antivirus running on devices? -We recommend keeping EDR in block mode on, whether Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in passive mode or in active mode. EDR in block mode gives you an added layer of defense with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It allows Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to take actions based on post-breach behavioral EDR detections. +We recommend keeping EDR in block mode on, whether Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in passive mode or in active mode. EDR in block mode gives you an added layer of defense with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It allows Defender for Endpoint to take actions based on post-breach behavioral EDR detections. ### Will EDR in block mode have any impact on a user's antivirus protection? -No. EDR in block mode does not affect third-party antivirus protection running on users' devices. EDR in block mode kicks in if the primary antivirus solution misses something, or if there is a post-breach detection. EDR in block mode works just like [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility#functionality-and-features-available-in-each-state), with the additional steps of blocking and remediating malicious artifacts or behaviors that are detected. +EDR in block mode does not affect third-party antivirus protection running on users' devices. EDR in block mode works if the primary antivirus solution misses something, or if there is a post-breach detection. EDR in block mode works just like [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility#functionality-and-features-available-in-each-state), with the additional steps of blocking and remediating malicious artifacts or behaviors that are detected. ### Why do I need to keep Microsoft Defender Antivirus up to date? @@ -99,9 +99,7 @@ Cloud protection is needed to turn on the feature on the device. Cloud protectio ## See also -[Tech Community blog: Introducing EDR in block mode: Stopping attacks in their tracks](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-atp/introducing-edr-in-block-mode-stopping-attacks-in-their-tracks/ba-p/1596617) - -[Behavioral blocking and containment](behavioral-blocking-containment.md) - -[Better together: Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/why-use-microsoft-antivirus) +- [Tech Community blog: Introducing EDR in block mode: Stopping attacks in their tracks](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-atp/introducing-edr-in-block-mode-stopping-attacks-in-their-tracks/ba-p/1596617) +- [Behavioral blocking and containment](behavioral-blocking-containment.md) +- [Better together: Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/why-use-microsoft-antivirus)