Microsoft Defender Endpoint Security

Windows Defender Antivirus as Endpoint Security Solution

April 4, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 4 minutes to read

I had a session at the Microsoft Tech Summit 2018 in Stockholm, presenting the new Security Features in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709). After the session, I had a handful of questions about Windows Defender Antivirus, and because I often get similar question, I will share my view on the capability of Windows Defender Antivirus.

Question

• Why pay for a yearly subscription from a third-party antivirus provider, when Windows Defender Antivirus seem to cover almost all threats?
• Would you say that Windows Defender Antivirus is enough, or what benefits would companies, as well private individuals, gain from adding another antivirus solution?

By answering those questions, I am fully aware I am moving into holy grounds, and I should know as I spend ten (10) years managing a third-party antivirus solution, and I loved it - still do!