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Cloud Block Level should be High or higher

Why This Matters

Configuring the cloud block level ensures Microsoft Defender Antivirus can leverage advanced cloud-based protection to quickly detect and block new or emerging threats. Without a high cloud block level, your endpoints may be vulnerable to rapidly spreading malware that cloud analysis would otherwise intercept. Setting this to High or higher significantly reduces the window of exposure to zero-day attacks.

What Aether365 Checks

Aether365 verifies that the Cloud Block Level in Microsoft Defender Antivirus is set to High, High Plus, or Zero Tolerance. This check appears under defender checks in your Aether365 dashboard and reports any non-compliant configurations.

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