Windows 10 antivirus finally compatible with Arm-based PCs
Arm-based Windows 10 devices receive some much-needed love
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Microsofthas delivered an update for itsDefender for Endpointplatform, adding support for Arm-basedWindows 10devices.
The Redmond-based software giant says that adding support forArmis part of its efforts to extend Microsoft Defender forEndpoint capabilitiesto cover all endpoints, irrespective of their underlying software or hardware.
Microsoft says that devices that runWindows 10on Arm are designed to take full advantage of the built-in protections available in Windows 10, includingencryption,data protection, as well as the antivirus and anti-malware capabilities.
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“Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compliments these security features with an industry leading, unified, cloud powered enterprise endpoint security platform that helps security teams prevent, detect, investigate and respond to advanced threats, while delivering secure and productive end user security experiences,” notes theMicrosoft 365Defender Team in a blog post announcing the new product.
Comprehensive security platform
Microsoft contends that Arm-based devices are leading the digital transformation initiatives at enterprises. The new Defender for Endpoints on Arm stems from Microsoft’s belief that a security-first mindset is paramount in this new hybrid work environment.
Microsoft 365 Defender Team notes that the platform will have the same features and user experience as available on the main desktop version. “All the data, insights, and functionality in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is exactly the same as its always been,” share the developers.
The release is part of Microsoft’s larger effort to expand the remit of the Endpoint security platform, not just across hardware platforms but acrossoperating systemsas well.
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Theexpansion of the platformto non-Windows platforms was announced in 2020, and is already available forLinux,macOSandAndroidusers, either as a public preview or as a full featured release.
Via:BleepingComputer
With almost two decades of writing and reporting on Linux, Mayank Sharma would like everyone to think he’sTechRadar Pro’sexpert on the topic. Of course, he’s just as interested in other computing topics, particularly cybersecurity, cloud, containers, and coding.
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