Like the Microsoft Windows protection Defender provides, MS Defender is an App that protects iPads on and off campus. We have pushed out the MS Defender App to all school iPads to help protect against unsafe sites, a leading source of phishing attacks.
To verify that it is running, you will see the little VPN icon at the top right of the screen, as pictured below. If the icon is not there, tap the MS Defender App to open it and enter your M365 account information (if prompted) as it utilizes the school’s licensing. Turn on features until the VPN icon appears.
Note: This is not a traditional VPN service as it will:
- Check websites you want to visit ahead of time and block them if they are deemed unsafe.
- Check your iPad health.
- Check network traffic to and from the iPad for threats.
If you have any questions, please email Tech Help.