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# Configure Isolate Host capability

# Configure Isolate Host capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Isolate the host from accessing the network in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint based on the severity of the attack. Isolating
the host from the network enables you to prevent any other malicious activities or potential
attacks on other hosts.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_si.admin or sn_si.analyst
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| Capability | Required | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Isolate Host | Isolation Type | (Required) Type of the Isolation (Full or Selective). |
| Isolate Host | Comment | (Required) Comment to associate with the action. |
[Table 1. Requirements for Isolate Host capability]

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## Procedure

1. Navigate to Security IncidentsShow All Incidents.
2. Select the security incident that you want to review with the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint information.
3. In the Related Links section, select Run EDR Profile(s).
4. Browse and select a profile with Isolate Host capability selected from the list of available profiles, and select Submit.  
   Alternatively, you can perform the following steps:
   1. In the related lists section, select Show All Related Lists.
   2. Select the Configuration Item related list.
   3. Select Isolate Host and select the corresponding capabilities.
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5. Validate the automation activity and activities section, and make sure that the data is as expect.
6. View the data, and validate the isolate host details on the related lists.
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure Remove Host Isolation capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HnP2gQ6shQLJkKVzFgZ6~w "If needed, remove the isolation of a host that was previously isolated from the network in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. You can prevent any other malicious activities or potential attacks on other hosts.")
* [Configure Run Antivirus Scan capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HZE53up7dsve2HgSNuujmg "Remotely initiate an anti virus scan to help identify and remediate malware that might be present on a compromised device. Run the scan as part of the investigation or response process.")
* [Configure Restrict App Execution capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/umLfGvVEfqC3On7zpImXeQ "To contain an attack, restrict or lock a device and prevent subsequent attempts of potentially malicious programs from running.")
* [Configure Remove App Restriction capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tJb_A8aLGdQZSaBW32ONCg "If needed, remove the restrictions of any application on the device.")
* [Configure Get Related Machines from Defender Capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/85Z~nugjpYXqaBGGTUoDcw "Get the list of related machines of specific observables.")
* [Configure Stop and Quarantine File capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0gn9njCRKqRAEeBM0xIjbQ "Stop and quarantine files from the Microsoft Defender platform.")

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