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ms.topic: conceptual ms.topic: conceptual
ms.date: 09/15/2020 ms.date: 12/07/2020
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# Review and approve remediation actions following an automated investigation # Review and approve remediation actions following an automated investigation
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Here are a few examples: 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 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 - Quarantine a file
- Remove a registry key - Remove a registry key
- Kill a process - Kill a process
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### Automated investigation results and remediation actions ### 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 | |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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Remediation actions are pending approval to proceed. | [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions) | |**Full - remediate threats automatically** |A verdict of *Suspicious* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>If the artifact is *not* in an operating system directory, remediation actions are taken automatically. |1. [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions)<br/><br/>2. [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for core folders remediation** |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>If the artifact is *not* in an operating system directory, remediation actions are taken automatically. |1. [Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions)<br/><br/>2. [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) |
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|**Semi - require approval for non-temp folders remediation** |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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)<br/><br/>2. [Review completed actions](#review-completed-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for non-temp folders remediation** |A verdict of *Malicious* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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)<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Remediation actions are pending approval. |[Approve (or reject) pending actions](#review-pending-actions) | |**Semi - require approval for non-temp folders remediation** |A verdict of *Suspicious* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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) | |Any of the **Full** or **Semi** automation levels |A verdict of *No threats found* is reached for a piece of evidence. <br/><br/>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). In Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, all verdicts are [tracked and viewable in the Microsoft Defender Security Center](#review-completed-actions).
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4. Select an investigation from any of the categories to open a panel where you can approve or reject remediation actions. 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 ## Review completed actions