Microsoft has launched a public preview of Defender for Linux workstations, extending security management tools to desktop and laptop devices.
Supporting distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and RHEL, this release allows enterprise IT teams to centralize monitoring via their existing portal.
The deployment is strictly managed at the enterprise level, requiring specific licenses and remote administration without a local user interface.
Why was this version released?
Companies often manage hundreds of computers with different operating systems. Until now, Defender for Linux was only available for servers. With this new feature, IT managers can now see Linux workstations from the central security system they use for the entire company.
Who it concerns and how it works
The software is not an application that the user downloads to their computer, nor does it have its own window (interface). Its installation and management are done remotely by the IT department of each company.
To use it, specific enterprise subscriptions are required, such as Microsoft 365 E5/E7 or Defender for Endpoint Plan 2. If the company meets the requirements, the employee's computer automatically appears in the list of devices monitored by the security team.
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Supported systems
The trial version supports a wide range of Linux versions, meeting the needs of different corporate environments:
- Ubuntu: From version 16.04 LTS up to and including 26.04 LTS.
- Other distributions: Debian, Fedora, RHEL, SLES and Rocky.
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