Defender for Endpoint - 2.5 day Implementation

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – Initial Configuration Engagement

This engagement provides the initial configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to support deployment testing and operational readiness. The service begins with a kick-off and discovery session to understand the current environment, objectives, and deployment requirements.

Tenant-level features and administrative configurations are implemented to enable effective endpoint management, including the use of device groups and device tags. A configuration profile is created and deployed via Microsoft Intune to onboard a limited set of test devices, allowing organisations to validate the Defender for Endpoint deployment approach.

Core endpoint security policies are then created and configured for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint–enabled devices, establishing a baseline security posture. The engagement concludes with a structured knowledge transfer session, covering key operational areas such as policy management, incident handling, device actions, and the use of KQL for advanced hunting. This ensures teams are equipped to manage, investigate, and respond to endpoint security incidents effectively.

Activities

• DAY 1 – Kick off and discovery session to discuss engagement objectives and current environment.
• DAY 1 – Implement tenant-level features and configuration, including administrative functions for management via device groups and device tags.
• DAY 2 – Implement an Intune configuration profile for the deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Includes deployment to test devices (maximum 1 configuration profile and up to 5 devices).
• DAY 2 – Create and configure key endpoint policies for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint-enabled devices (maximum 10 policies).
• DAY 2–2.5 – Provide knowledge transfer on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including: policy management, incident handling, device actions, and Kusto Query Language for advanced hunting. Delivered as a single remote/online session for up to 10 users.