Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) must enable Authenticated telemetry.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-275993 | MSDE-00-001200 | SV-275993r1119723_rule | CCI-001243 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited to, antivirus and malware detection software. To minimize potential negative impact to the organization that can be caused by malicious code, it is imperative that malicious code is identified and eradicated. The authenticated telemetry setting prevents spoofing telemetry into the dashboard. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-11-25 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-275993r1119723_chk)
Access the MDE portal as a user with at least an MDE Administrator or equivalent role:
1. In the navigation pane, select Settings >> Endpoints >> Advanced features (under General).
2. Verify the slide bar for "Authenticated telemetry" is set to "On".
If the slide bar for "Authenticated telemetry" is not set to "On", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-80036r1119346_fix)
Access the MDE portal as a user with at least an MDE Administrator or equivalent role:
1. In the navigation pane, select Settings >> Endpoints >> Advanced features (under General).
2. Set the slide bar for "Authenticated telemetry" to "On".