STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) must enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.

DISA Rule

SV-275985r1119715_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-275985

Group Title

SRG-APP-000279

Rule Version

MSDE-00-000800

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001243 - Configure malicious code protection mechanisms to block malicious code; quarantine malicious code; and/or take organization-defined action(s) in response to malicious code detection.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Access the MDE portal as a user with at least an MDE Administrator or equivalent role:

1. In the navigation pane, select Settings >> Endpoints >> Advanced features (under General).
2. Set the slide bar for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps" to "On".

Check Contents

Access the MDE portal as a user with at least an MDE Administrator or equivalent role:

1. In the navigation pane, select Settings >> Endpoints >> Advanced features (under General).
2. Verify the slide bar for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps" is set to "On".

If the slide bar for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps" is not set to "On", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-275985

Documentable

False

Rule Version

MSDE-00-000800

Severity Override Guidance

Access the MDE portal as a user with at least an MDE Administrator or equivalent role:

1. In the navigation pane, select Settings >> Endpoints >> Advanced features (under General).
2. Verify the slide bar for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps" is set to "On".

If the slide bar for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps" is not set to "On", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5693