Rule version WNDF-AV-000070 · STIG v2 · 2026-09-02
EDR in block mode allows Microsoft Defender Antivirus to take actions on post-breach, behavioral EDR detections. EDR in block mode is integrated with threat and vulnerability management capabilities.
Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> Features >> Enable EDR in block mode is set to "Enabled"; otherwise, this is a finding.
Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Features
Criteria: If the value "PassiveRemediation" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.
If the value is 0, this is a finding.
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> Features >> Enable EDR in block mode to "Enabled".