Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Computers for computers already using another 3rd party EDR or XDR?

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Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Computers for computers already using another 3rd party EDR or XDR?

EnterpriseArchitect 5,766

After reading this: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/microsoftintuneevents/unified-security-intune--microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/4376209

Can I deploy and integrate all of my global Workstations (PC and Laptop) that are already secured and protected with the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor with the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Will there be any conflict or overlapping issues moving forward?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 1,491 Reputation points

2025-04-30T16:10:01.1666667+00:00

Both can work together you just need to adjust some settings, Ensure that both solutions are configured correctly to avoid performance issues. For example, you might need to adjust settings to prevent redundant scans or conflicting actions.

They even offers products to works together https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/endpoint-security/falcon-for-defender/

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EnterpriseArchitect 5,766 Reputation points

2025-05-01T01:42:33.56+00:00

Wow, that's great to hear.

Thank you, @Jyotishree Moharana and @Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 1,491 Reputation points

2025-05-01T02:52:31.28+00:00

I'm glad we helped you, if there is anything else let me know. @EnterpriseArchitect

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Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 1,491 Reputation points

2025-04-30T16:10:01.1666667+00:00

Both can work together you just need to adjust some settings, Ensure that both solutions are configured correctly to avoid performance issues. For example, you might need to adjust settings to prevent redundant scans or conflicting actions.

They even offers products to works together https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/endpoint-security/falcon-for-defender/

😊 If my answer helped you resolve your issue, please consider marking it as the correct answer. This helps others in the community find solutions more easily. Thanks!
EnterpriseArchitect 5,766 Reputation points

2025-05-01T01:42:33.56+00:00

Wow, that's great to hear.

Thank you, @Jyotishree Moharana and @Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 1,491 Reputation points

2025-05-01T02:52:31.28+00:00

I'm glad we helped you, if there is anything else let me know. @EnterpriseArchitect

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Jyotishree Moharana 795 Microsoft External Staff

Hello @EnterpriseArchitect,

CrowdStrike Falcon sensor and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can work together in the same environment. But it would be necessary to give careful consideration while doing the deployment as one of them should be active and other should work in passive mode.

Please refer below document for more detailed information.
Defender-compatibility
Microsoft-defender-compatibility
Defender-antivirus-compatibility-without-mde

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