The usual methods you use to deploy Microsoft and Windows updates to endpoints in your network.įor more information, see Manage the sources for Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection updates.You can manage the distribution of updates through one of the following methods:

Microsoft Defender Antivirus requires monthly updates (KB4052623) known as platform updates. For more information, see Use Microsoft cloud-provided protection in Microsoft Defender Antivirus.įor a list of recent security intelligence updates, see Security intelligence updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware.Įngine updates are included with security intelligence updates and are released on a monthly cadence. Security intelligence updates occur on a scheduled cadence (configurable via policy).

System Center Endpoint Protection: KB2461484Ĭloud-delivered protection is always on and requires an active connection to the Internet to function.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus: KB2267602.

Updates are released under the following KBs:

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