Integrate MDTI Feeds to Microsoft Sentinel
Implementation Effort: Medium
This requires IT and security teams to configure data connectors, manage content from the Content Hub, and potentially purchase and manage premium API access.
User Impact: Low
The integration is handled by administrators and does not require action or awareness from end users.
Overview
Integrating Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) with Microsoft Sentinel allows organizations to ingest high-fidelity indicators of compromise (IOCs) from both public and Microsoft-curated sources directly into their Sentinel workspace. This is done through the Defender Threat Intelligence data connectors, available in both standard and premium tiers. Once connected, the threat intelligence data becomes available for use in analytics rules, hunting queries, and dashboards, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities.
This integration supports the "Assume Breach" principle of Zero Trust by enabling proactive threat detection using real-time threat intelligence, helping security teams identify and respond to threats faster. If not implemented, organizations risk missing early indicators of compromise, reducing their ability to detect and mitigate threats effectively.