About Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI
Start protecting your hybrid and multicloud environments with unified security across the full application lifecycle, from code to runtime.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI 2.0.03334.114
Start protecting your hybrid and multicloud environments with unified security across the full application lifecycle, from code to runtime.
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.0.03334.114 |
| License | Proprietary (Trialware?) |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64, x86, arm64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI |
Install Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI -e
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI adds these commands to the command line: defendercloud, defendercloud86, defendercloudarm64.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI free?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI is commercial software from Microsoft. You can download it for free and use it as a trial before buying a license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI?
The latest version is 2.0.03334.114.
Is it safe to download Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI?
The download button links to the official installer published on cli.dfd.security.azure.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 95bab48cb589065a50c0b7f4b15e8ed2856f03140deddcdcd5530db27146d392.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI support?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI -e.
Is there a portable version of Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI?
Yes. Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI is available as a portable program (Defender_win-x64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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