Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Ireland | Deployment and Managed EDR | IT.ie
IT.ie. Managed Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Deploy, tune and operationalise Defender for Endpoint so it reduces risk, improves visibility, and supports incident-ready response across your devices. Built for Irish organisations that need outcomes, not just alerts.

Quick summary

This page explains what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does, who it suits in Ireland, and how IT.ie helps you deploy and run it as a practical EDR capability.

  • Best for. Irish SMEs and mid-market teams that want stronger endpoint protection and EDR, without drowning in alerts.
  • Coverage. Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, plus visibility for unmanaged endpoints depending on configuration.
  • IT.ie delivery. Deployment, tuning, operational dashboards, and incident-ready escalation paths.

Why choose Defender for Endpoint?

Move beyond basic antivirus to a full endpoint detection and response (EDR) capability that understands modern threats.

  • Outcomes. Reduce risk, speed up detection, and improve response readiness.
  • Visibility. See what is happening on every device, managed or unmanaged.
  • Implementation. Practical rollout plans designed for Irish SMEs.

How IT.ie helps

We turn the tool into a capability.

  • Discovery, onboarding, and policy baseline configuration
  • Alert tuning to reduce noise for your team
  • Vulnerability prioritisation guidance
  • Incident playbooks and escalation paths

Disrupt ransomware early

Stop attacks before encryption spreads. Use behavioural monitoring to catch suspicious activity that traditional AV misses.

  • Block lateral movement with automated containment
  • Isolate compromised devices instantly
  • Investigate root causes with full timeline views
Ransomware disruption timeline in Microsoft Defender
Screenshot. Attack disruption timeline
Secure Score recommendations dashboard
Screenshot. Secure Score recommendations

Fix what matters first

Vulnerability management is built in. See software vulnerabilities in real time and prioritise patching based on actual risk.

  • Translate technical data into an action plan
  • Track remediation progress over time
  • Improve your security posture month over month

Extend beyond endpoints with XDR

Defender for Endpoint is powerful on its own. It is even better when connected to Identity, Email, and Cloud Apps for a unified view.

XDR dashboard view
Microsoft Defender XDR portal

Unified visibility

Correlate signals from endpoints, identities, and email to see the full attack story.

Automated remediation

Reduce the load on your IT team by automating routine remediation tasks and playbooks.

Key capabilities

Explore the features that secure your digital estate.

Automatic attack disruption

Automatically disrupt ransomware by blocking lateral movement and remote encryption across devices.

  • Stops attacks at machine speed
  • Isolates devices to prevent spread
  • Protects critical data from encryption
Capability screenshot
Screenshot. Capability view

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

It is a comprehensive, cloud-native endpoint security solution that delivers visibility and threat protection to help stop cyberattacks across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and IoT devices.

Does this replace our existing antivirus?

Defender for Endpoint includes next-generation protection and is designed to replace third-party antivirus in many environments, while adding EDR capabilities for investigation and response.

Do you offer managed monitoring?

Yes. IT.ie can provide managed EDR services, aligned to your requirements, including optional 24/7 monitoring.

Is it included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Defender for Business, which offers many similar capabilities for organisations with up to 300 users.

We'd love to hear from you

Contact Us

If you would like to talk to us or just have a question about one of our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll get right back to you. 

Send us a Message

Download The Social Engineering Guide

Fill in your details below and hit download.