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Microsoft Begins Rebranding of Windows Defender ATP to Microsoft Defender ATP

Following the recent launch of Microsoft Defender ATP on Mac, Microsoft is working on rebranding the service even on Windows.

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Back in March, announced it was bringing its Windows Defender ATP to Apple's macOS, but it would be called Microsoft Defender ATP. That name change was logical enough considering the tool would be on Mac and have nothing to do with Windows.

However, the name change did not reflect the service on , which maintained the Windows branding. Microsoft now says it will also be rebranding ATP to Microsoft Defender ATP on Windows.

Microsoft says the reason for the rebrand is because the Defender ATP service will be rolled out to more non-Windows devices and platforms.

The change in branding is already underway through the latest previews on the Insider. It seems Microsoft will roll out the new Microsoft Defender ATP branding with its Windows update next year.

Within Windows 10 Preview build 18941, some Windows Defender ATP components are now carrying the Microsoft Defender name. Among them is Windows Defender Exploit Guard, which has now become (you guessed it) Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard.

Same Tool

Microsoft says all functionality will remain the same in Defender despite the name change. We are not necessarily inclined to believe that as the company will likely announce some new features as well.

Windows Defender ATP was launched in 2016 and is aimed at enterprise customers on Windows 10. The service provides an early barrier against cyberattacks, detecting and dealing with incoming threats on enterprise networks.

The “time travel” ability will let Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection to go back through a six-month history of a machine so customers can see previous threats.

Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke has been writing about all things tech for more than five years. He is following Microsoft closely to bring you the latest news about Windows, Office, Azure, Skype, HoloLens and all the rest of their products.

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