ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
A company is migrating legacy workloads to Azure and requires host-based intrusion detection with file integrity monitoring (FIM) across hybrid environments. Which service provides this integrated capability?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft Defender for Servers
Microsoft Defender for Servers (part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud) provides the integrated FIM and endpoint protection features required for hybrid cloud/on-premises machines.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Azure Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Azure Monitor collects telemetry but does not perform FIM.
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Microsoft Defender for Servers
Why this is correct
This service includes the agent-based FIM and vulnerability assessment capabilities required.
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Network Watcher
Why it's wrong here
Network Watcher is for monitoring network topology and traffic, not host integrity.
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Azure Bastion
Why it's wrong here
Azure Bastion provides secure RDP/SSH access, not endpoint security monitoring.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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