What is the primary benefit of utilizing Microsoft Defender for Identity's capability to create behavioral baselines for users?

Utilizing Microsoft Defender for Identity's capability to create behavioral baselines for users focuses primarily on identifying anomalies in user behavior that could indicate potential security threats. By establishing a typical baseline of user activity—such as the normal times a user logs in, their typical access patterns, and standard actions taken within a system—Defender for Identity can detect deviations from these established patterns. Such deviations may suggest unusual behavior, possibly indicative of compromised accounts or insider threats, making it a crucial tool for threat detection.

When abnormal activity is flagged based on the defined behavior patterns, security teams can investigate further to address potential breaches or security incidents more promptly. This proactive approach to anomaly detection helps organizations strengthen their security posture by quickly identifying and responding to potential threats before they escalate.