Setting Up Tamper Protection and Avast Endpoints with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

In today's digital landscape, having robust cybersecurity measures in place is crucial to protect against various types of malware and other threats. One such measure is tamper protection, which is available for devices running Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. In this article, we'll explore how to set up security management for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on these devices.

To get started, you'll need to configure Security Management for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This will enable the deployment of antivirus policies to devices communicating with Endpoint Manager via Defender for Endpoint. Additionally, you'll need to configure tenant attach, which includes setting up Configuration Manager device collections to support endpoint security policies from Intune.

For devices managed by Configuration Manager, you can use the current branch version 2006 or later. No additional prerequisites are required for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices. However, for macOS devices, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint must be installed on the device for Intune to manage antivirus settings.

In terms of Microsoft Intune (MDM) enrolled devices, the Antivirus profile replaces the need to configure settings manually. This simplifies the process of configuring Antivirus workloads and eliminates the complexity of managing multiple policy types. You can find the Antivirus policies under Manage in the Endpoint security node of the Microsoft Intune admin center.

Each profile contains only the settings that are relevant for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint antivirus on macOS and Windows devices, or for the user experience in the Windows Security app on Windows devices. These profiles include several options, such as Tamper Protection, which can be used to set up custom rules for managing antivirus settings.

In conclusion, setting up tamper protection and Avast Endpoints with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a straightforward process that requires minimal configuration. By following these steps, you can ensure your devices are protected against various types of malware and other threats.

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