Build Remediation Logic
Implementation Effort: Medium – Requires configuration of remediation workflows, integration with Microsoft Intune or automation tools, and coordination between security and IT teams.
User Impact: Low – Remediation actions are handled by IT and security teams; end users are not directly involved.
Overview
Building remediation logic in Microsoft Defender for Servers involves setting up workflows to address vulnerabilities and threats identified by Defender for Endpoint and Defender Vulnerability Management. Security teams can initiate remediation requests directly from the Microsoft Defender portal, targeting specific vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. These requests can be routed to Microsoft Intune for execution, enabling IT administrators to deploy patches, configuration changes, or software updates at scale.
Remediation logic can also be automated using Automated Investigation and Remediation (AIR) capabilities, which allow predefined actions to be taken when threats are detected—such as isolating a device, removing malicious files, or restoring affected components. These workflows reduce response time and ensure consistent handling of threats across environments.
This capability supports the "Use Least Privilege Access" and "Assume Breach" principles of Zero Trust by ensuring that remediation actions are controlled, auditable, and executed with minimal exposure to risk.