Understanding Microsoft Defender | Protecting Your Organization from Modern Cyber Threats

In this episode of The Microsoft Playbook, host Tipper sits down with Heath Madison, Senior Director of Professional Services at Trusted Tech, to break down everything you need to know about Microsoft Defender — Microsoft’s powerful suite of security tools that protect your data, devices, and cloud environments.

What You’ll Learn:

What Microsoft Defender actually is (hint: it’s more than one product!) How Defender helps protect against phishing attacks and email threats How AI and machine learning power modern cybersecurity defenses The difference between Defender for Enterprise and Defender for Business How Defender stacks up against competitors like CrowdStrike and SentinelOne How Trusted Tech can help you implement and manage Defender effectively

Whether you’re an IT professional, business leader, or just curious about how to strengthen your organization’s security posture, this video gives you practical insights straight from the experts.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – What Is Microsoft Defender?

01:00 – How Defender Protects Against Phishing

03:20 – Employee Training & Simulations

03:45 – AI and Machine Learning in Defender

04:47 – Defender vs. Competitors (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)

06:09 – Defender for Business vs. Enterprise

07:16 – How Trusted Tech Can Help

08:00 – Closing Thoughts

About Trusted Tech: Trusted Tech helps organizations simplify, secure, and modernize their Microsoft environments — from licensing and implementation to ongoing support.

https://www.trustedtechteam.com/

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