Monitor and Manage Tasks
Implementation Effort: Medium – This requires configuration of monitoring tools, dashboards, and possibly automation workflows by security and operations teams.
User Impact: Low – This is an administrative and operational activity; end users are not directly affected.
Overview
Monitoring and managing tasks in Microsoft Defender for Cloud ensures that security recommendations, alerts, and compliance issues are actively tracked and addressed. Administrators can use the Defender for Cloud dashboard, Log Analytics, and governance reports to monitor the status of remediation tasks, track overdue items, and ensure accountability across teams.
Key capabilities include:
- Governance Reports: Track remediation progress by owner, subscription, or recommendation.
- Workflow Automation: Automatically trigger Logic Apps based on alerts, recommendations, or compliance changes 1.
- Log Analytics Integration: Monitor task status and trends over time using custom queries and dashboards 2.
This capability supports the Zero Trust principle of "Assume Breach" by ensuring that identified risks are not only surfaced but also actively managed and resolved through structured workflows and oversight.