Purdue to transition from Cisco Secure Endpoint (AMP) to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
Effective Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly known as AMP) will be replaced with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE).
Users who downloaded a copy of AMP for one or more self-managed, Purdue-owned computers have been instructed via email to follow the steps below.
Action Required:
Advantages of MDE include enhanced endpoint protection, improved detection and response capabilities and better integration with the Microsoft security ecosystem. This transition also simplifies management by leveraging existing Microsoft licensing. Additional benefits include unified security investigations across endpoint, identity, email and cloud; automated threat investigation and remediation; and enhanced threat intelligence through Microsoft's global security telemetry.
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Users who downloaded a copy of AMP for one or more self-managed, Purdue-owned computers have been instructed via email to follow the steps below.
Action Required:
- Before Monday, Aug. 10, self-managed device users must uninstall Cisco Secure Endpoint, then install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Alternatively, users who do not wish to make these types of changes moving forward can contact it@purdue.edu to request a centrally managed device, which will ensure protection is always up to date.
Advantages of MDE include enhanced endpoint protection, improved detection and response capabilities and better integration with the Microsoft security ecosystem. This transition also simplifies management by leveraging existing Microsoft licensing. Additional benefits include unified security investigations across endpoint, identity, email and cloud; automated threat investigation and remediation; and enhanced threat intelligence through Microsoft's global security telemetry.
Resources: