Optimize Endpoint Security with Microsoft Graph PowerShell
Master Defender for Endpoint Reports with Microsoft Graph PowerShell - A How-To Guide!
Key insights
- Learn how to generate and export a Defender for Endpoint agent status report using Microsoft Graph PowerShell.
- To create the report, Microsoft Graph PowerShell must be installed and access granted to a Global Administrator for necessary permissions.
- Reports can also be viewed and exported directly from the Intune admin portal, providing an alternative method to access Defender for Endpoint agent status information.
- The process involves initializing a report request and using a loop to check for report completion before exporting the result to a specified location.
- An example script is provided, detailing steps for connecting to Microsoft Graph, defining the report request, and exporting the completed report to a local system.
Enhancing Endpoint Security with Microsoft Graph PowerShell
Learn how to generate and export a Defender for Endpoint agent status report using Graph PowerShell. This guide helps you monitor the status of your Defender for Endpoint agent efficiently.
Monitoring the status of your Defender for Endpoint agent is crucial. You may need to view the overall state of your devices and require quick access to this data for compliance evaluation. Although not ready to enforce device compliance through Conditional Access policies, this process is essential.
Instead of manually generating reports from the Intune Portal, you can automate the export process or have reports sent via email using Graph PowerShell. This approach simplifies accessing your reports without navigating through the web portal.
To execute this script successfully, ensure you have the latest Graph PowerShell installed and access to a Global Administrator for necessary permissions. Your user account should also have access to the local system where the report will be saved.
- Ensure the latest version of Graph PowerShell is installed.
- Obtain the necessary Graph API permission with a Global Administrator account.
- Ensure your account has access to the local save location for the report.
Reports can also be viewed and exported from the Intune admin portal. Comparing the exported PowerShell data with the portal's information ensures accuracy. To view and export data from the Intune portal, navigate to the Reports section and select the Antivirus agent status for exporting.
Generating the status report with PowerShell involves initializing the report request, processing it, and then exporting the report to your defined location. Make sure to adjust the output path as per your requirement in the provided script.
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Questions and Answers about Microsoft 365
"How do I check defender for endpoint status in PowerShell?"
To gauge the operational status of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, employing PowerShell commands is your go-to method.
"How do I connect Microsoft Graph to PowerShell?"
To interface with Microsoft Graph via PowerShell, initiating the Connect-MgGraph command is necessary. This action requires an administrative sign-in to approve the essential scopes. Follow the prompt to a designated webpage for authentication. Upon successful sign-in, a message, "Welcome To Microsoft Graph!" confirms the connection.
"How do I get a report from Microsoft Defender?"
Obtaining reports from Microsoft Defender can be accomplished by accessing the Microsoft Defender portal at https://security.microsoft.com. Navigate to the "Email & collaboration reports" section found under Reports > Email & collaboration to view and download the relevant reports.
"How do I check my Defender status?"
To verify the status of Microsoft Defender, an evaluation through the designated means is recommended.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, PowerShell Graph API, Endpoint Security Report, Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK, Defender ATP PowerShell, Security Status Reporting, Endpoint Protection PowerShell, Microsoft Security Automation