WNDF-AV-000070 - Microsoft Defender AV must enable EDR in block mode.

Information

EDR in block mode allows Microsoft Defender Antivirus to take actions on post-breach, behavioral EDR detections. EDR in block mode is integrated with threat and vulnerability management capabilities.

Solution

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> Features >> Enable EDR in block mode to 'Enabled'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Defender_Antivirus_V2R9_STIG.zip