Microsoft Defender Setup Before Device Enrollment (Step-by-Step)

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In this video, we configure Microsoft Defender before device enrollment to ensure your environment is secure from day one.

Before onboarding any devices into Microsoft Intune, it’s critical to configure the Microsoft Defender portal with the right security settings. This helps ensure devices are protected the moment they connect, rather than reacting to threats later.

In this step-by-step guide, we walk through the key Defender configurations required for a secure, cloud-first deployment.