Question 1

What are Microsoft Defender XDR SCIDs?

Accepted Answer

Security Configuration IDs (SCIDs) are unique identifiers for security configurations assessed by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

Question 2

How many SCIDs are supported across platforms?

Accepted Answer

The tool includes all documented SCIDs from the DeviceTvmSecureConfigurationAssessmentKB, covering Windows-specific, macOS-specific, and Linux-specific security configurations.

Question 3

Can I export SCID data for compliance reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can export SCID data as CSV files for compliance documentation, security assessments, and reporting purposes.

Question 4

Is this SCID explorer free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Microsoft Defender XDR SCID Explorer is completely free to use. It's provided as a community resource by Microsoft MVP Kaido Järvemets.