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MICROSOFT DEFENDER THREATOPS SERVICES

MAKE MICROSOFT DEFENDER WORK FOR BANKING

Your institution likely already has Microsoft Defender as part of Microsoft 365. But running it “out of the box” won’t meet the needs of banks and credit unions facing targeted attacks, rising regulatory scrutiny, and limited IT staff.

That’s where DefenseStorm ThreatOps comes in. We don’t replace Microsoft Defender – we make it work for banking by extending it with banking-specific monitoring, human-led triage, and audit-ready response, turning a licensed tool into a fully operational security solution.

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WHY BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS NEED MORE THAN DEFENDER ALONE

  • Examiners expect evidence of detection, response, and continuous monitoring, not just technology in place
  • Defender detects threats, but it doesn’t tell you which matter most to your institution
  • Alert noise can overwhelm lean IT/security teams
  • Sector-specific fraud and cyber risks (credential abuse, ransomware, account takeover) require intelligence Defender doesn’t provide out-of-the-box

DefenseStorm closes these gaps, so you get the full value of your Defender investment.

THE DEFENSESTORM ADVANTAGE:
BANKING SPECIFIC THREATOPS

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BANKING CONTEXT
Detection rules, hunting queries, and investigations tailored to FI threats
EXPERT OVERSIGHT
24×7 monitoring and triage by U.S.-based cyber analysts
GRID ACTIVE SIEM CORRELATION
Expands Defender visibility with core banking, DNS, firewall, and cloud logs
COMPLIANCE & AUDIT SUPPORT
Incident documentation structured for regulators, auditors, and boards
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CHOOSE THE SERVICE TIER THAT FITS YOUR INSTITUTION

DefenseStorm ThreatOps for Microsoft Defender is available in two levels:

Tier 1 – Endpoint-Only ThreatOps: Focused protection and triage for endpoints (M365 E3 + Defender P2).

Tier 2 – Full Microsoft 365 ThreatOps: Unified monitoring and response across endpoints, email, identity, and cloud apps (M365 E5).

Whether you’re focused only on endpoint protection or need unified coverage across email, identity, and cloud, DefenseStorm ThreatOps fits your Microsoft 365 environment.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01

Is Microsoft Defender enough on its own for banks and credit unions?

Microsoft Defender is a strong endpoint detection and response (EDR) tool, but out of the box it doesn’t meet the full needs of regulated financial institutions. Banks and credit unions require 24×7 monitoring, compliance-ready documentation, and sector-specific threat intelligence – areas where DefenseStorm ThreatOps extends Defender’s capabilities.

02

How does DefenseStorm enhance Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

DefenseStorm provides 24×7 monitoring, human-led alert triage, and GRID Active SIEM integration. This expands Defender visibility beyond endpoints to include logs from firewalls, DNS, and other systems, ensuring incidents are properly investigated, documented, and ready for auditors.

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What’s the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defender services?

Tier 1 (Endpoint-Only ThreatOps) covers Defender for Endpoint P2 and focuses on endpoint monitoring and triage. Tier 2 (Full Microsoft 365 ThreatOps) builds on that with protection for email, identity, and cloud apps, plus cross-domain correlation—ideal for institutions with Microsoft 365 E5.

01 - Is Microsoft Defender enough on its own for banks and credit unions?
02 - How does DefenseStorm enhance Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
03 - What’s the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defender services?
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GET MORE FROM MICROSOFT DEFENDER—WITH BANKING-GRADE THREATOPS

Talk to our team about how DefenseStorm makes Defender work for financial institutions.

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