diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-auto-investigation.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-auto-investigation.md index 501b9ea75e..a6463f2487 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-auto-investigation.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-auto-investigation.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ms.collection: - m365-security-compliance - m365initiative-defender-endpoint ms.topic: conceptual -ms.date: 09/15/2020 +ms.date: 12/07/2020 --- # Review and approve remediation actions following an automated investigation @@ -39,13 +39,13 @@ remediation actions can occur automatically or only upon approval by your organi Here are a few examples: -- Example 1: Fabrikam's device groups are set to **Full - remediate threats automatically** (this is the recommended setting). In this case, remediation actions are taken automatically for artifacts that are considered to be malicious following an automated investigation. (See [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions).) +- Example 1: Fabrikam's device groups are set to **Full - remediate threats automatically** (the recommended setting). In this case, remediation actions are taken automatically for artifacts that are considered to be malicious following an automated investigation. (See [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions).) - Example 2: Contoso's devices are included in a device group that is set for **Semi - require approval for any remediation**. In this case, Contoso's security operations team must review and approve all remediation actions following an automated investigation. (See [Review pending actions](#review-pending-actions).) -- Example 3: Tailspin Toys has their device groups set to **No automated response** (this is not recommended). In this case, automated investigations do not occur. As a result, no remediation actions are taken or pending, and no actions are logged in the [Action center](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/auto-investigation-action-center#the-action-center) for their devices. (See [Manage device groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups#manage-device-groups)) +- Example 3: Tailspin Toys has their device groups set to **No automated response** (not recommended). In this case, automated investigations do not occur. No remediation actions are taken or pending, and no actions are logged in the [Action center](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/auto-investigation-action-center#the-action-center) for their devices. (See [Manage device groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups#manage-device-groups)) -Whether taken automatically or upon approval, remediation actions following an automated investigation include the following: +Whether taken automatically or upon approval, an automated investigation can result in one or more of the remediation actions: - Quarantine a file - Remove a registry key - Kill a process @@ -55,11 +55,11 @@ Whether taken automatically or upon approval, remediation actions following an a ### Automated investigation results and remediation actions -The following table summarizes remediation actions following an automated investigation, how device group settings affect whether actions are taken automatically or upon approval, and what to do in each case. +The following table summarizes remediation actions, how automation level settings affect whether actions are taken automatically or upon approval, and what to do. |Device group setting | Automated investigation results | What to do | |:---|:---|:---| -|**Full - remediate threats automatically** (this is the recommended setting) |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

Appropriate remediation actions are taken automatically. |[Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | +|**Full - remediate threats automatically** (the recommended setting) |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

Appropriate remediation actions are taken automatically. |[Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | |**Full - remediate threats automatically** |A verdict of *Suspicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

Remediation actions are pending approval to proceed. | [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for any remediation** |A verdict of either *Malicious* or *Suspicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

Remediation actions are pending approval to proceed. |[Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for core folders remediation** |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

If the artifact is a file or executable and is in an operating system directory, such as the Windows folder or the Program files folder, then remediation actions are pending approval.

If the artifact is *not* in an operating system directory, remediation actions are taken automatically. |1. [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions)

2. [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ The following table summarizes remediation actions following an automated invest |**Semi - require approval for non-temp folders remediation** |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

If the artifact is a file or executable that is not in a temporary folder, such as the user's downloads folder or temp folder, remediation actions are pending approval.

If the artifact is a file or executable that *is* in a temporary folder, remediation actions are taken automatically. |1. [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions)

2. [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for non-temp folders remediation** |A verdict of *Suspicious* is reached for a piece of evidence.

Remediation actions are pending approval. |[Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions) | |Any of the **Full** or **Semi** automation levels |A verdict of *No threats found* is reached for a piece of evidence.

No remediation actions are taken, and no actions are pending approval. |[View details and results of automated investigations](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/auto-investigation-action-center) | -|**No automated response** (this is not recommended)|No automated investigations run, so no verdicts are reached, and no remediation actions are taken or awaiting approval. |[Consider setting up or changing your device groups to use **Full** or **Semi** automation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups) | +|**No automated response** (not recommended)|No automated investigations run, so no verdicts are reached, and no remediation actions are taken or awaiting approval. |[Consider setting up or changing your device groups to use **Full** or **Semi** automation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups) | In Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, all verdicts are [tracked and viewable in the Microsoft Defender Security Center](#review-completed-actions). @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ In Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, all verdicts are [tracked and viewable in th 4. Select an investigation from any of the categories to open a panel where you can approve or reject remediation actions. - Other details such as file or service details, investigation details, and alert details are displayed. From the panel, you can click on the **Open investigation page** link to see the investigation details. You can also select multiple investigations to approve or reject actions on multiple investigations. + Other details such as file or service details, investigation details, and alert details are displayed. From the panel, you can select the **Open investigation page** link to see the investigation details. You can also select multiple investigations to approve or reject actions on multiple investigations. ## Review completed actions