Defender Web Filter Policy Creation

This guide will provide background information on establishing a set category of websites that are not allowed to be viewed by MDE enrolled devices.

Role Requirements

Procedure Scope: Administrators

Required Group Membership: Admin.Security

Handbook Reference

Package: TBD

Domain: TBD

Modifies: TBD

Creating a Defender Web Filter Policy

  1. Navigate to the Web Content Filtering – Microsoft Defender portal, select Add Policy, this will generate a pop-up window where you will supply the name of the filter.
  2. Naming should fit what content is being blocked and the scope of users that will be affected. Select Next to proceed.
  3. Specify the types of web traffic you wish to block; these settings can be adjusted to fit any organizational needs. Select Next to continue to revisions.
  4. This policy will be applied to all registered Intune devices; there is no option for individual device groups. Select Next to proceed to revisions.
  5. All the configured settings will be displayed; if you detect a discrepancy, select the Back button to redirect to the section and make the alterations. If everything looks good, select Submit to publish the web filter policy; this will take effect for all devices registered for your organization.

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