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      Defender Vulnerability Management Exception

      This guide will show an administrator how to create an exemption for a vulnerability detected by Microsoft.

      Role Requirements

      Procedure Scope: Administrators

      Required Group Membership: Admin.Security

      Handbook Reference

      Package: TBD

      Domain: TBD

      Modifies: TBD

      Defender Vulnerability Management Exception Creation

      1. Navigate to the Recommendations – Microsoft Defender portal, this page shows all the recommendations for devices, including both configuration and software recommendations. Locate the recommendation you wish to accept the risk for.
      2. Once selected, a pop-up will be displayed allowing for either remediation or exception options, select Exception Options.
      3. When selected the user will need to provide justification, a description of the acceptance, and a duration for which the exception will be in effect. Select Submit to finalize the changes.
      4. A final prompt will display that the exception was successfully created, select Done to finalize all changes.

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