Optimizing Microsoft Defender Antivirus update delivery and fallback order (opens in new tab)

Maintaining current security intelligence is essential for Microsoft Defender Antivirus to identify and neutralize emerging threats effectively. Administrators can define a specific fallback order for update sources to ensure endpoints remain protected even if a primary connection fails. Available update locations include Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft Configuration Manager, network file shares, and the Microsoft Malware Protection Center. <a href="