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 12436534f1..29b20bcf7f 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.collection: +ms.date: 08/21/2020 --- # Endpoint detection and response (EDR) in block mode @@ -26,10 +26,14 @@ ms.collection: ## What is EDR in block mode? -When [endpoint detection and response](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/overview-endpoint-detection-response) (EDR) in block mode is enabled, Microsoft Defender ATP leverages behavioral blocking and containment capabilities by blocking malicious artifacts or behaviors that are observed through post-breach protection. EDR in block mode works behind the scenes to remediate malicious artifacts that are detected post-breach. +When [endpoint detection and response](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/overview-endpoint-detection-response) (EDR) in block mode is turned on, Microsoft Defender ATP blocks malicious artifacts or behaviors that are observed through post-breach protection. EDR in block mode works behind the scenes to remediate malicious artifacts that are detected, post breach. + +EDR in block mode is also integrated with [threat & vulnerability management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/next-gen-threat-and-vuln-mgt). Your organization's security team will get a [security recommendation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-security-recommendation) to turn EDR in block mode on if it isn't already enabled. + +:::image type="content" source="images/edrblockmode-TVMrecommendation.png" alt-text="recommendation to turn on EDR in block mode"::: > [!NOTE] -> EDR in block mode is currently in private preview. To get the best protection, make sure to **[deploy Microsoft Defender ATP baselines](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/configure-machines-security-baseline)**. +> EDR in block mode is currently in preview, available to organizations who have opted in to receive **[preview features](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/preview)**. To get the best protection, make sure to **[deploy Microsoft Defender ATP baselines](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/configure-machines-security-baseline)**. ## What happens when something is detected? @@ -37,7 +41,7 @@ When EDR in block mode is turned on, and a malicious artifact is detected, block The following image shows an instance of unwanted software that was detected and blocked through EDR in block mode: -:::image type="content" source="images/edr-in-block-mode.jpg" alt-text="EDR in block mode detected something"::: +:::image type="content" source="images/edr-in-block-mode-detection.png" alt-text="EDR in block mode detected something"::: ## Enable EDR in block mode @@ -83,7 +87,9 @@ Because Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and remediates malicious items, it' Cloud protection is needed to turn on the feature on the device. Cloud protection allows [Microsoft Defender ATP](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection) to deliver the latest and greatest protection based on our breadth and depth of security intelligence, along with behavioral and device learning models. -## Related articles +## 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) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edr-in-block-mode-detection.png b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edr-in-block-mode-detection.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2a5104b582 Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edr-in-block-mode-detection.png differ diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edrblockmode-TVMrecommendation.png b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edrblockmode-TVMrecommendation.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..42273cd0d4 Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/images/edrblockmode-TVMrecommendation.png differ