Which Microsoft Defender solution is designed specifically to detect compromises within Active Directory Domain?

Microsoft Defender for Identity is specifically tailored to monitor and protect Active Directory environments. It uses various techniques, including analyzing user behaviors, network traffic, and authentication requests, to identify unusual activities that may indicate a compromise within the Active Directory domain.

The solution leverages insights gained from machine learning and behavioral analytics to detect and respond to threats, allowing security teams to mitigate risks posed by attackers who exploit weaknesses in identity and access controls. By focusing on Active Directory, it addresses critical areas such as lateral movement and privilege escalation techniques that adversaries commonly use.

In contrast, other Microsoft Defender solutions focus on different areas of security. For instance, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is centered around protecting email and collaboration tools, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint focuses on endpoint security against threats to devices, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps deals with the security posture of cloud applications. Each of these solutions has its specialized functions, but only Microsoft Defender for Identity is designed to directly address threats within Active Directory environments.