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Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Protect multicloud and hybrid workloads with unified cloud-native application protection
Key Features
Multicloud Security
Unified protection for Azure, AWS, and GCP workloads from a single console. Native connectors for each cloud platform.
Security Posture Management
Continuous assessment of cloud resources with secure score, recommendations, and regulatory compliance tracking.
Workload Protection
Advanced threat detection for servers, containers, databases, and storage using behavior analytics and machine learning.
Attack Path Analysis
Visualize potential attack paths to critical assets and prioritize remediation based on exploitability and impact.
DevSecOps Integration
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Azure DevOps. Scan code and containers before deployment.
Regulatory Compliance
Built-in assessments for NIST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and CIS benchmarks with automated reporting.
Available Plans
Compare PlansCloud Security Posture Management
Free foundational CSPM capabilities including secure score, security recommendations, and basic compliance assessments for Azure resources.
Defender for Servers
Advanced threat protection for Windows and Linux servers in Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises. Includes vulnerability assessment, adaptive application controls, and file integrity monitoring.
Defender for Containers
Protect Kubernetes clusters and container registries with vulnerability scanning, runtime protection, and admission control.
Defender for Databases
Threat protection for Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cosmos DB, and SQL Server on machines. Detect anomalous activities and potential attacks.
Defender for Storage
Protect Azure Storage accounts from malware, sensitive data exposure, and suspicious access patterns.
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Ongoing Support
Dedicated account management and technical support when you need it.
Volume Licensing
Flexible licensing options tailored to your organization's size and needs.
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Ideal For
Multicloud Security Management
Consolidate security visibility across Azure, AWS, and GCP into a single dashboard. Identify misconfigurations and threats regardless of where workloads run.
Container Security
Protect Kubernetes clusters from image vulnerabilities, runtime threats, and misconfigurations. Enforce admission policies to prevent insecure deployments.
Compliance Automation
Continuously assess compliance with regulatory frameworks and generate audit-ready reports. Track progress toward compliance goals over time.
DevSecOps Implementation
Shift security left by scanning infrastructure as code, container images, and dependencies in CI/CD pipelines before they reach production.
About Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Learn how Microsoft Defender for Cloud from Microsoft can help transform your business operations.
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that provides unified security management and advanced threat protection across your multicloud and hybrid environments. It combines Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) capabilities.
Core Capabilities
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) - Continuously assess your cloud resources for misconfigurations and compliance issues. Get a secure score that measures your security posture and actionable recommendations to improve it.
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) - Protect servers, containers, databases, storage, and other workloads from threats with behavior-based threat detection, vulnerability scanning, and adaptive application controls.
DevSecOps Integration - Shift security left by integrating with GitHub Advanced Security and Azure DevOps. Scan code, dependencies, and container images before deployment.
Attack Path Analysis - Visualize how attackers could exploit vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to reach your critical assets. Prioritize remediation based on actual risk.
Multicloud Support
Defender for Cloud provides native protection for:
- Azure - Full integration with Azure services and resources
- AWS - Agentless scanning, CSPM, and workload protection for EC2, EKS, S3, and more
- GCP - Security posture assessment and workload protection for Compute Engine, GKE, and Cloud Storage
- On-premises - Protect hybrid workloads with Azure Arc integration
Regulatory Compliance
Built-in compliance assessments for major frameworks including:
- NIST SP 800-53
- PCI DSS
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- CIS Benchmarks
Ideal For
- Organizations running workloads in Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Security teams needing unified visibility across multicloud environments
- DevOps teams integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Compliance teams tracking regulatory requirements
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