diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md index 94d1519031..d2ed2e7ca4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ ms.date: 10/08/2020 **Applies to:** - Windows 10 +- Windows Server 2019 ## Overview @@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ With tamper protection, malicious apps are prevented from taking actions such as ### How it works - Tamper protection essentially locks Microsoft Defender Antivirus and prevents your security settings from being changed through apps and methods such as: +Tamper protection essentially locks Microsoft Defender Antivirus and prevents your security settings from being changed through apps and methods such as: - Configuring settings in Registry Editor on your Windows machine - Changing settings through PowerShell cmdlets @@ -125,6 +126,25 @@ If you are using Windows 10 OS [1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release 3. In the list of results, look for `IsTamperProtected`. (A value of *true* means tamper protection is enabled.) +## Manage tamper protection with Configuration Manager, version 2006 + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> The procedure can be used to extend tamper protection to devices running Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019. Otherwise, tamper protection is supported on Windows 10 only. + +If you're using [version 2006 of Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/changes/whats-new-in-version-2006), you can manage tamper protection settings on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 using tenant attach. Tenant attach enables you to sync your on-premises-only Configuration Manager devices into the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center, and then deliver your endpoint security configuration policies to your on-premises collections & devices. + +1. Set up tenant attach. See [Microsoft Endpoint Manager tenant attach: Device sync and device actions](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions). + +2. In the [Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431), go to **Endpoint security** > **Antivirus**, and choose **+ Create Policy**. + +3. Configure tamper protection as part of the new policy. + +4. Deploy the policy to your device collection. + +Need help? See the following resources: + +- + ## View information about tampering attempts Tampering attempts typically indicate bigger cyberattacks. Bad actors try to change security settings as a way to persist and stay undetected. If you're part of your organization's security team, you can view information about such attempts, and then take appropriate actions to mitigate threats.