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Version: 2.1.1-preview

MT.1150 - Cloud Protection should be enabled

Overview​

Verify that cloud protection is enabled for real-time threat intelligence.

Disabled cloud protection reduces real-time threat detection and response capabilities.

Remediation action:​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Allow Cloud Protection

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDMT.1150
SeverityHigh
SuiteM365 Advisor
CategoryDefender
PowerShell testTest-MtMdeCloudProtection
TagsDefender, M365Advisor, MT.1150

Remediation​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Allow Cloud Protection

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/M365Advisor/Defender/Test-MtMdeAntivirusPolicy.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/M365Advisor/defender/Test-MtMdeCloudProtection.ps1