Prevent users from seeing or interacting with the Microsoft Defender Antivirus user interface
Implementation Effort: low: This feature can be enabled through targeted configuration changes using Group Policy or Intune, without requiring a broader program or ongoing resource commitment.
User Impact: Low: The feature is designed to operate in the background, enforcing security policies without disrupting or involving users in the process.
Overview
This feature allows administrators to hide the Microsoft Defender Antivirus interface and prevent users from interacting with or modifying its settings. It ensures consistent security enforcement by preventing users from pausing scans or changing protection settings that could weaken endpoint defenses.