Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsEasy
A company is migrating its on-premises virtual machines to Azure. They need a solution that can automatically discover vulnerabilities, recommend security configurations, and provide a secure score for their Azure and hybrid cloud workloads. Which Microsoft security solution provides these capabilities?
- AMicrosoft 365 Defender
- BMicrosoft Sentinel
- CMicrosoft Intune
- DMicrosoft Defender for Cloud
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly Azure Security Center) provides unified security management and advanced threat protection across hybrid cloud workloads. It excels at vulnerability discovery, security recommendations, and secure score calculation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft 365 Defender is a suite of products focused on M365 services, endpoints, and identities, but not primarily for general cloud infrastructure posture management.
- B. Microsoft Sentinel is a SIEM/SOAR solution for security incident detection and response.
- C. Microsoft Intune focuses on endpoint management and mobile device protection.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
A cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) that strengthens the security posture of your cloud resources.
- Provides secure score.
- Offers security recommendations.
- Detects and protects against threats across hybrid cloud workloads.
Memory trick: Defender for Cloud: Defend, Discover, Dashboard.