What updates does Patch Management solution include for Windows Defender?

Products

• Client Management Suite
• IT Management Suite

Issue/Introduction

Virus Updates are sent out for Windows Defender on a frequent basis.  Are these included in the Patch Data Import for Windows (legacy known as PMImport)?

Environment

8.x

Resolution

Patch Management will only include Updates for the Platform and the Engine.  We do not include the daily or weekly virus or security definitions in the Import Patch Data for Windows.

PMImport has the following as of January 2023:

Platform Version: 4.18.2211.5   (WINDEF-221209)
Engine Version: 1.1.19900.2   (WINDEF-221206)

As of February 2023:

Platform Version: 4.18.2301.6   (WINDEFPLT-230115)
Engine Version: 1.1.20000.2   (WINDEFENG-230115)