Merge pull request #5324 from DeCohen/WI499749-remove-empty-include-file-pr4

aditisrivastava07 · web-flow · commit dd10f7249411 · 2025-10-27T16:10:23.000+05:30
remove empty include file pr4
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/onboarding-endpoint-configuration-manager.md b/defender-endpoint/onboarding-endpoint-configuration-manager.md
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 # Onboarding using Microsoft Configuration Manager
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This article acts as an example onboarding method.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/onboarding-endpoint-manager.md b/defender-endpoint/onboarding-endpoint-manager.md
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 # Onboarding using Microsoft Intune
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This article acts as an example onboarding method.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/onboarding-notification.md b/defender-endpoint/onboarding-notification.md
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 # Create a notification rule when a local onboarding or offboarding script is used
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 [!include[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint API URIs for US Government](../includes/microsoft-defender-api-usgov.md)]
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/onboarding.md b/defender-endpoint/onboarding.md
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 # Onboard devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 [!INCLUDE [side-by-side-scenarios](includes/side-by-side-scenarios.md)]
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/overview-attack-surface-reduction.md b/defender-endpoint/overview-attack-surface-reduction.md
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   - Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
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-# Understand and use attack surface reduction capabilities
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
+# Understand and use attack surface reduction capabilities
 
 Attack surfaces are all the places where your organization is vulnerable to cyberthreats and attacks. Defender for Endpoint includes several capabilities to help reduce your attack surfaces. Watch the following video to learn more about attack surface reduction.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
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 ### Supported operating systems
 
 - Windows
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/partner-applications.md b/defender-endpoint/partner-applications.md
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 # Partner applications in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 Defender for Endpoint supports third-party applications to help enhance the detection, investigation, and threat intelligence capabilities of the platform.
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/partner-integration.md b/defender-endpoint/partner-integration.md
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 # Microsoft Defender for Endpoint partner opportunities and scenarios
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 Partners can easily extend their existing security offerings on top of the open framework and a rich and complete set of APIs to build extensions and integrations with Defender for Endpoint. 
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/preferences-setup.md b/defender-endpoint/preferences-setup.md
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 # Configure general Defender for Endpoint settings
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 Use the **Settings > Endpoints** menu to modify general settings, advanced features, enable the preview experience, email notifications, and the custom threat intelligence feature.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/prepare-deployment.md b/defender-endpoint/prepare-deployment.md
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 # Assign roles and permissions for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 The next step when deploying Defender for Endpoint is to assign roles and permissions for the Defender for Endpoint deployment.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/prevent-end-user-interaction-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/prevent-end-user-interaction-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
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   - Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
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 # Prevent users from seeing or interacting with the Microsoft Defender Antivirus user interface
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
 
 You can use Group Policy to prevent users on endpoints from seeing the Microsoft Defender Antivirus interface. You can also prevent them from pausing scans.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
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 ### Supported operating systems
 
 - Windows
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/production-deployment.md b/defender-endpoint/production-deployment.md
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 # Prepare to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 The first step when deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is to set up your Defender for Endpoint environment.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/rbac.md b/defender-endpoint/rbac.md
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 > [!NOTE]
 > If you are running the Microsoft Defender XDR preview program, you can now experience the new Microsoft Defender 365 Unified role-based access control (RBAC) model. For more information, see [Microsoft Defender 365 Unified role-based access control (RBAC)](/defender-xdr/manage-rbac).
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 > Starting February 16, 2025, new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers will only have access to the Unified Role-Based Access Control (URBAC).
 > Existing customers keep their current roles and permissions. For more information, see URBAC [Unified Role-Based Access Control (URBAC) for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/defender-xdr/manage-rbac)
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/respond-file-alerts.md b/defender-endpoint/respond-file-alerts.md
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 # Take response actions on a file
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 [!include[Prerelease information](../includes/prerelease.md)]
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/respond-machine-alerts.md b/defender-endpoint/respond-machine-alerts.md
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 # Take response actions on a device
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 [!INCLUDE [Prerelease information](../includes/prerelease.md)]
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/restore-quarantined-files-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/restore-quarantined-files-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
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   - Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
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-# Restore quarantined files in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
+# Restore quarantined files in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
 Depending on how Microsoft Defender Antivirus is configured, it quarantines suspicious files. If you're certain a quarantined file isn't a threat, you can restore it on your Windows device.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
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 ### Supported operating systems
 
 - Windows
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/review-alerts.md b/defender-endpoint/review-alerts.md
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 # Review alerts in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 The alert page in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides full context to the alert, by combining attack signals and alerts related to the selected alert, to construct a detailed alert story.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/review-detected-threats.md b/defender-endpoint/review-detected-threats.md
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   - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
 
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-# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Antivirus and Intune integration
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
+# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Antivirus and Intune integration
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
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 - Windows
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/review-scan-results-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/review-scan-results-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
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   - Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 
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-# Review Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan results
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
+# Review Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan results
 
 After a Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan completes, whether it's an [on-demand](run-scan-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) or [scheduled scan](schedule-antivirus-scans.md), the results are recorded and you can view the results.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/run-detection-test.md b/defender-endpoint/run-detection-test.md
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 # Run a detection test on a device recently onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 When you add a device to the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service for management, it's referred to as onboarding. Onboarding allows devices to report signals about their health status to the service.
 
 Verifying that a device is added to the service successfully is a critical step in the entire deployment process. It helps ensure that all the devices expected are being managed. 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/server-migration.md b/defender-endpoint/server-migration.md
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 # Server migration scenarios from the previous, MMA-based Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 > [!NOTE]
 > On Windows Server 2016, always ensure the operating system and Microsoft Defender Antivirus are fully updated before proceeding with installation or upgrade. To receive regular product improvements and fixes for the EDR Sensor component, ensure Windows Update [KB5005292](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2168277) gets applied or approved after installation. In addition, to keep protection components updated, please reference [Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines](/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates/#platform-and-engine-releases).
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/supported-capabilities-by-platform.md b/defender-endpoint/supported-capabilities-by-platform.md
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 # Supported Microsoft Defender for Endpoint capabilities by platform
 
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 Learn how to [Onboard devices and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint capabilities](onboard-configure.md).
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/tamperprotection-macos.md b/defender-endpoint/tamperprotection-macos.md
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 # Protect macOS security settings with tamper protection
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 Tamper protection in macOS helps prevent unwanted changes to security settings from being made by unauthorized users. Tamper protection helps prevent unauthorized removal of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS. This capability also helps important security files, processes, and configuration settings from being tampered.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/threat-indicator-concepts.md b/defender-endpoint/threat-indicator-concepts.md
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 # Understand threat intelligence concepts
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
+
 
 
 > [!NOTE]
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/threat-protection-integration.md b/defender-endpoint/threat-protection-integration.md
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 # Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and other Microsoft solutions
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 ## Integrate with other Microsoft solutions
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/threat-protection-reports.md b/defender-endpoint/threat-protection-reports.md
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 # Microsoft Defender for Endpoint reports
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This article provides an overview of the reports available to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users. It offers information on various reports that can be used to collect data, summarize findings, and obtain recommended actions when applicable.
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/time-settings.md b/defender-endpoint/time-settings.md
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 # Microsoft Defender XDR time zone settings
 
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 This article describes time zone settings and options. You can use **Time zone** menu to configure the time zone and view license information.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-asr-rules.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-asr-rules.md
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 # Report and troubleshoot Defender for Endpoint attack surface reduction rules
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 The [Microsoft Defender portal](https://security.microsoft.com) is the new interface for monitoring and managing security across your Microsoft identities, data, devices, apps, and infrastructure. Here you can easily view the security health of your organization, act to configure devices, users, and apps, and get alerts for suspicious activity. The Microsoft Defender portal is intended for security admins and security operations teams to better manage and protect their organization. Visit the Microsoft Defender portal at<a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2077139" target="_blank"><https://security.microsoft.com></a>.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-asr.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-asr.md
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 # Troubleshoot attack surface reduction rules
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
 
 **Applies to:**
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-cloud-connect-mdemac.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-cloud-connect-mdemac.md
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 # Troubleshoot cloud connectivity issues for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 **Platform**
 macOS
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-exploit-protection-mitigations.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-exploit-protection-mitigations.md
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 # Troubleshoot exploit protection mitigations
 
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 When you create a set of exploit protection mitigations (known as a configuration), you might find that the configuration export and import process does not remove all unwanted mitigations.
 
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 # Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint live response issues
 
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 This page provides detailed steps to troubleshoot live response issues.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-mdatp.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-mdatp.md
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 # Troubleshoot service issues
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This section addresses issues that might arise as you use the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service.
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus-when-migrating.yml b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus-when-migrating.yml
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-  [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
 
   **Applies to:**
   - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1](microsoft-defender-endpoint.md)
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-np.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-np.md
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 # Troubleshoot network protection
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This article provides troubleshooting information for [network protection](network-protection.md), in cases, such as:
 
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-onboarding-error-messages.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-onboarding-error-messages.md
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 # Troubleshoot subscription and portal access issues
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
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 This page provides detailed steps to troubleshoot issues that might occur when setting up your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service.
 
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 # Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint onboarding issues
 
-[!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender XDR rebranding](../includes/microsoft-defender.md)]
 
 You might need to troubleshoot the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint onboarding process if you encounter issues.
 This page provides detailed steps to troubleshoot onboarding issues that might occur when deploying with one of the deployment tools and common errors that might occur on the devices.
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-performance-issues.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-performance-issues.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-security-config-mgt.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-security-config-mgt.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-siem.md b/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-siem.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/use-intune-config-manager-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/use-intune-config-manager-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/use-wmi-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/use-wmi-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/user-roles.md b/defender-endpoint/user-roles.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/view-incidents-queue.md b/defender-endpoint/view-incidents-queue.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/web-protection-monitoring.md b/defender-endpoint/web-protection-monitoring.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/web-protection-overview.md b/defender-endpoint/web-protection-overview.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/web-protection-response.md b/defender-endpoint/web-protection-response.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/web-threat-protection.md b/defender-endpoint/web-threat-protection.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/whats-new-in-microsoft-defender-endpoint.md b/defender-endpoint/whats-new-in-microsoft-defender-endpoint.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/whats-new-mde-archive.md b/defender-endpoint/whats-new-mde-archive.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/why-use-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/defender-endpoint/why-use-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/windows-whatsnew.md b/defender-endpoint/windows-whatsnew.md
diff --git a/defender-endpoint/zero-trust-with-microsoft-defender-endpoint.md b/defender-endpoint/zero-trust-with-microsoft-defender-endpoint.md
