In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its many features, focusing on how to enhance security posture in hybrid and multicloud environments. We cover essential configurations to protect applications, databases, and servers using various Defender plans, including Defender for Servers and Defender for App Services. Additionally, we discuss cost optimization strategies within Azure, such as disk management and serverless resource utilization. We also highlight tools like Log Analytics and Sentinel for advanced monitoring and incident detection, as well as the recent integration of native vulnerability management capabilities in Azure. This episode is perfect for security professionals and cloud administrators looking to maximize the efficiency of their environments secured with Microsoft Defender