7 Defender for Endpoint configurations you can’t afford to miss in 2026

Key information:

17.06.2026

10:00

Online (Teams)

Most companies today use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The problem is that in many environments, it functions merely as a "basic antivirus" rather than a true platform for protecting against modern attacks.

During the Trek2Summit webinar, we’ll demonstrate which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint configurations actually impact an organization’s security and how to leverage the capabilities of the Microsoft Security ecosystem and Microsoft Sentinel in practice.

A properly configured Defender can effectively stop:

  • ransomware,
  • phishing,
  • fileless malware,
  • lateral movement,
  • attacks that exploit LOLBins and Windows system tools.

What will you learn?

During the webinar, we will demonstrate 7 key configurations Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that will have the greatest impact on organizational security in 2026—and which are still the most commonly overlooked.

Among other things, you'll learn:

  • which Defender for Endpoint settings actually improve protection effectiveness,
  • why simply turning on ASR and EDR isn't enough,
  • how to configure Attack Surface Reduction Rules so that they block attack techniques rather than just generating alerts,
  • How to use Application Control and AppLocker to protect against ransomware and LOLBins,
  • how to distinguish between important alerts and noise in Microsoft Defender,
  • such as integration with Microsoft Sentinel improves incident detection,
  • How to quickly assess the security level of your environment Microsoft 365.

 

Why is it worth participating?

After the webinar, you will know:

  • Which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint settings are absolute must-haves,
  • what to check in the environment as early as the next day,
  • how to improve security without buying additional tools,
  • how to integrate endpoint security, identity management, and SIEM into a single, cohesive defense mechanism.

This won’t be a presentation of features; it will be a practical list of configurations you can implement right after the meeting

 

If you use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or are planning to enhance your Microsoft 365 security, this webinar can significantly boost your organization’s security in just one day!