Morphisec Automated Moving Target Defense Overview

This document is a technical report that outlines the capabilities of Morphisec’s Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD) in conjunction with Microsoft Defender EDR. It details how Morphisec addresses security gaps in Defender EDR by employing a proactive approach that morphs system resources, thereby creating an unpredictable attack surface. The report compares the protection efficacy and operational efficiency of Morphisec and Defender EDR, highlighting the limitations of Defender EDR in detecting evasive techniques used by threat actors. It also presents specific examples of threats that Morphisec has successfully blocked, which were undetected by Defender EDR. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the lightweight nature of Morphisec’s solution, which does not require cloud connectivity for operation and is suitable for various environments, including legacy systems. The document concludes by summarizing the advantages of integrating Morphisec with Defender EDR to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.