𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐯3.𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 g𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 a𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, bringing a major leap in simplifying on-premises identity security.
With this update, the identity and endpoint sensors are unified. No more dual installations or maintenance overhead.
🔹 Built into Windows Server 2019+
🔹 One-click activation within the Defender portal
🔹 Faster deployment, fewer errors, stronger protection
🔹 Optional automation to activate on all eligible Domain Controllers
This means security teams can now focus on threat detection, not sensor setup.
Learn more about activation prerequisites, RPC audit tagging, and automation setup in the official announcement.