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Microsoft Defender Services

Formerly known as Windows Defender

Microsoft Defender offers protection for devices and personal data against online threats. At CWSI, we provide tailored Microsoft Defender solutions to safeguard your digital assets and enhance security across all devices.

What is Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender covers a wide range of security protections. It defends against malware, viruses, ransomware, and spyware with real-time scanning. It includes firewall management to monitor and block unauthorised network access and web protection to guard against malicious websites and phishing. For businesses, Microsoft Defender offers advanced features like endpoint detection and response (EDR), device vulnerability management, and cloud security through integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure. Additionally, it can deliver threat intelligence and automated remediation to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks.

Why Choose Our Microsoft Defender Services

  • Comprehensive security for your entire business: endpoints, cloud environment, and network.
  • Seamless integration with your existing Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Real-time threat detection, automated investigation, and fast response to minimise risks.
  • Cost-effective solution to meet your security needs.
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Why Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender, formerly Windows Defender, has evolved to address the growing security risks businesses face as technology and cloud adoption expand. As security challenges increase, Microsoft has enhanced its portfolio to protect endpoints, cloud, and networks across multiple operating systems. 

This market-leading solution integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft ecosystem, offering comprehensive protection for modern business environments and is often already incorporated within your existing Microsoft licenses.

Our vision and approach

Upon the integration of Microsoft Defender

CWSI provides a solution by enabling customers to outsource essential security services to a trusted partner, guaranteeing comprehensive protection and peace of mind.

SecureGuard is a comprehensive suite of managed security services that ensures your organisation’s critical assets stay protected, compliant, and resilient. By investing in best practices and staying ahead of the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape, we leverage the extensive Microsoft portfolio and its integrations to handle daily tasks, ensuring your protection and compliance.

Our commitment to delivering excellence and enhancing security for our clients is encapsulated in our six-step approach.

Our 6-step Approach for Microsoft Defender

1. Initial Assessment

We take the time to understand your current environment, business strategy, and objectives, enabling our highly skilled professionals to provide tailored recommendations and identify key areas for improvement to help you achieve your business goals. As part of this assessment, we will also review your licensing and subscriptions to ensure you’re maximising your ROI with Microsoft.

2. Configuration & Deployment

We deploy Microsoft Defender for your organisation, configuring your security controls to meet industry standards. From firewalls to intrusion detection systems, we ensure your setup is fully optimised for maximum protection.

3. Onboarding

In this phase, we provide setup and configuration services for effective in-life service management.

4. Reporting & Communication

Monthly reviews with your CWSI Service Manager and Technical Account Manager include examining service SLAs, platform performance, compliance, improvement recommendations, risk mitigation, completed actions, configuration drift, and new functionality to maximise the value of your license investment.

5. Continuous Optimisation

We continuously assess and update security policies to adapt to emerging threats and changes in your environment, ensuring all endpoints are regularly patched with the latest security updates to minimise vulnerabilities. We also provide technical support to resolve any issues related to Microsoft Defender for Business, managing software updates and configuration changes to keep your platform running smoothly.

6. Compliance & Security Best Practices

We ensure that Microsoft Defender aligns with industry-specific compliance requirements, such as NIS2, GDPR, or ISO27001. This includes configuring and auditing policies that support data protection and regulatory standards, keeping your organisation fully compliant.

The benefits of Microsoft Defender

  • Real-Time Threat Protection with continuous monitoring and scanning for malware, ransomware, viruses, and other security threats.
  • Works seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Azure, and other Microsoft services for unified security management.
  • Offers security coverage for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
  • Helps businesses meet regulatory compliance with detailed security reports.
  • Detect, investigates, and responds to sophisticated cyberattacks.
  • Uses AI and machine learning to identify and block new, emerging threats.
  • Eliminates the need for multiple security tools, reducing costs.

How CWSI can help

We provide expertise in implementing a Microsoft Defender baseline security posture for your business, followed by a comprehensive Platform Management solution to ensure you stay secure. 

With our SecureGuard solutions our highly qualified teams of CWSI Consultants, Engineers, and Service Desk Professionals collaborate closely with the SecOps team to deliver these services. All are grounded in mature, ITIL-aligned processes and supported by advanced, industry-leading security technologies.

Contact us today

Ready to implement Microsoft Defender with expert guidance? Our security specialists are here to help you get started. Request your consultation today.