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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!