Microsoft adds Microsoft Defender for Individuals to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions.
Microsoft today, June 16, is making a new member of its growing family of “Defender” branded products generally available. The newest member, called “Microsoft Defender for Individuals,” is designed to help secure families of devices, not just Windows PCs.
Microsoft has been testing Defender for Individuals for several months under the Microsoft Defender brand name. Defender for Individuals, codenamed “Gibraltar,” is intended to provide consumers with a centralized dashboard for managing and monitoring their online security status on PCs, Macs and iOS and Android mobile devices.
If users have other third-party antivirus products, they can see the status of these protected devices through the dashboard. Microsoft says users get instant security alerts, suggested fixes and security tips designed to help them better secure their devices.
Microsoft is offering Defender for Individuals at no additional cost to Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscribers. Existing subscribers can download the app and sign in with their personal Microsoft accounts. Those who are not Family or Personal subscribers cannot purchase this Defender for Individuals, officials said, but there is a 30-day free trial for the product.
