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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Update indicators in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Update the existing indicators in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from the list context-menu or from the form view of the Microsoft Defender Indicator respectively.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_si.admin, sn_si.analyst

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Security Incidents > Show All Incidents.

  2. Select Show All Related Lists and then select the Microsoft Defender Indicators tab.

    Note:

    You must configure the related list for the Microsoft Defender Indicators, which would appear in the Security Incident related lists. For more information, see Form UI actions.

  3. Update the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint indicators in one of the following ways:

    • To update the indicators from the list context-menu, select the row of the indicator that you want to update and select Update Indicator in the Microsoft Defender option.
    • To update the indicators from the form view, select Update Indicator in Microsoft Defender in the form view.
    • On the form, fill in the fields.
FieldDescription
TitleTitle for the indicator.
DescriptionDescription for the indicator.
Expiration TimeExpiration time for the indicator.
Recommended ActionsRecommended actions to be performed for the indicator.
SourceIntegration configuration to create the indicator.
ActionActions that are performed if the indicator is discovered in the organization. The possible values are as follows:- Warn - Block - Audit - BlockAndRemediate - Allowed
ApplicationThe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint application that is associated with the indicator. This field is applicable only for a new indicator and cannot be used for an existing indicator.
SeveritySeverity of the Indicator. Possible values are as follows:- Low - Medium - High
RBAC Group NamesRBAC group names that the indicator is applied to. The names are in a comma-separated list.
  1. Select Update Indicator.

  2. Validate the activity and UI messages.