# Microsoft Defender Antivirus

`Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus`


## Network Protection

Only relevant if SmartScreen is used.

Documentation:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/network-protection?view=o365-worldwide
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-network-protection?view=o365-worldwide

`Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard\Network Protection`

This settings controls whether Network protection is allowed to be configured into block or audit mode on Windows -> Enabled (Only relevant if running Windows Server)
Prevent users and apps from accessing dangerous websites -> Enabled -> Block

## Controlled Folder Access

`Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard\Controlled Folder Access`

- Configure Controlled folder access -> Enabled -> Block