Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Depth, 2nd Edition
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Depth is a second-edition practitioner’s guide to planning, deploying, tuning, and operating Defender for Endpoint. It covers security capabilities, production rollout, mobile threat defense, SecOps investigations, and troubleshooting across endpoint environments.
At a glance
- Covers next-generation protection, attack surface reduction, and endpoint detection and response.
- Includes deployment planning, staged production rollout, configuration tuning, and incident preparation.
- Adds guidance on mobile threat defense and Defender endpoint coverage across clients and servers.
- Addresses sensor health, investigations, hunting, alert noise, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
Reference price: $54.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines deployment planning with ongoing SecOps operations and troubleshooting rather than focusing only on product features.
- The second edition adds mobile device coverage, production rollout guidance, and tuning topics.
- The described scope includes heterogeneous environments, including Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, and mobile devices.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Packt Publishing |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication date | April 30, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 610 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1837026111 |
| Weight listed | 2.28 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.38 x 9.25 inches |
What to know before buying
- The guide assumes a basic understanding of systems management, endpoint security, security baselines, and networking. The listing says print or Kindle purchases include a free PDF eBook, so confirm that claim applies to the format selected.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Security engineers, incident responders, endpoint administrators, and IT professionals planning or operating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Practitioners moving an existing deployment from pilot into production or tuning it for different assets and scenarios.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an introductory cybersecurity text with no assumed knowledge of endpoint security, networking, or systems management.
- Buyers looking for a general-purpose security guide not centered on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this edition cover?
The listing describes coverage of Defender for Endpoint capabilities, deployment planning and rollout, mobile threat defense, tuning, SecOps investigations, security posture management, and troubleshooting.
Who is the book aimed at?
It is aimed at cybersecurity professionals, security engineers, incident responders, endpoint administrators, and IT professionals responsible for planning, deploying, or operating Defender for Endpoint.
Does it assume prior technical knowledge?
Yes. The listing says readers should have a basic understanding of systems management, endpoint security, security baselines, and networking.
Is a PDF eBook included?
The listing claims a free PDF eBook with purchase of the print or Kindle book. Check the selected format's offer details before ordering.
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