Defender For Cloud
The latest Defender For Cloud coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Frost & Sullivan 2026 Radar: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Leads Runtime Security, Redefining Cloud Protection
Microsoft has secured a coveted top spot in Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Frost Radar for Cloud/Application Runtime Security, the company announced on July 1, 2026. The analyst firm placed Microsoft...
Microsoft launches Agent 365 runtime protection April 30, 2026, with AI security posture management in Defender for Cloud
Microsoft dropped a broad set of security announcements on April 30, 2026, headlined by a new runtime protection layer for AI agents across its ecosystem. The releases span Microsoft Agent 365,...
Microsoft Azure Marketplace Adds Upwind Runtime-First CNAPP with Sentinel and Defender Integration
Microsoft has officially integrated Upwind's runtime-first Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) into the Azure Marketplace, providing Azure customers with a native solution to address...
Azure Arc’s Auto Agent Upgrade Arrives in Public Preview, Automating Hybrid Server Patch Management
Microsoft has quietly shifted hybrid server management from a manual chore to policy-driven automation with the public preview of Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc-enabled servers, a feature that...
Azure Arc for Hyper-V: A Practical Guide to Onboarding, Remote Management, and Trade-offs
Microsoft's hybrid management platform Azure Arc can now treat on-premises Hyper-V hosts and their virtual machines as first-class Azure resources, opening a direct channel to cloud-native services...
In-Place Trusted Launch Upgrades for Azure VMs Simplify Security Without Migrations
Microsoft has removed a major barrier to Linux and Windows server security in Azure by enabling in-place upgrades to Trusted Launch for existing Generation 2 virtual machines. The change, which...
Microsoft’s WSUS Deprecation Paves the Way for Azure Arc Hybrid Patch Management
The September 2024 announcement that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is deprecated didn’t just mark the end of a familiar on‑premises patching tool — it forced thousands of organizations...
Security Copilot Deep Dive: AI Incident Summaries, Automation Agents, and the 84 Trillion Signal Question
Microsoft’s Security Copilot has evolved from a simple chatbot into a platform that includes autonomous agents capable of triaging phishing emails and writing executive summaries—all while...
CSPM and Server Plan 2 Hit Azure Government, Closing a Critical Feature Gap for Defense Workloads
Microsoft has finally delivered full parity for its Defender for Cloud security platform in U.S. sovereign clouds, ending a long wait for federal agencies and defense contractors. As of this month,...
Microsoft's AI Security Solutions: Defending Against Evolving Cyber Threats
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than traditional defenses, Microsoft's artificial intelligence-powered security solutions are emerging as a critical line of defense for Windows-centric...
Azure Cloud Security: 8 Best Practices to Protect Your Environment
Microsoft Azure has become a cornerstone of enterprise cloud computing, but its powerful capabilities require robust security measures. As organizations migrate critical workloads to Azure,...
Microsoft and Endor Labs Partner to Revolutionize Cloud Security in Defender for Cloud
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with Endor Labs to significantly enhance the security capabilities of Defender for Cloud, marking a major advancement in cloud-native application...