Hardening Entra ID with Defender XDR (heise.de)

• Entra ID as a high-value target for adversaries
• Moving beyond default security baselines
• Strategic use of Defender XDR for identity protection

"Entra ID has emerged as the primary target for global cyber threat actors. Relying on default security settings is insufficient in the current landscape. This analysis details the strategic integration of Microsoft Defender XDR to bolster identity-centric security. It emphasizes the shift from basic compliance to advanced threat detection, essential for maintaining corporate digital autonomy and protecting critical infrastructure from sophisticated credential-based intrusions."