Cb Defense: Link in Windows Security Center to open Cb Defense does not function
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Cb Defense: Link in Windows Security Center to open Cb Defense does not function

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Article ID: 288684

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Products

Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

  • Clicking 'Open CbDefense' hyperlink does nothing

Environment

  • Cb Defense Sensor: 3.0.x.x and Higher
  • Windows 10 v1803 (10.0.17134)
  • Windows Defender Security Center (WSC) > Virus and threat protection

Cause

The Cb Defense Sensor does not currently support this WSC link

Resolution

To see changes to this functionality please vote for this idea https://community.carbonblack.com/t5/Idea-Central/Cb-Defense-Provide-support-for-Windows-Defender-Security-Center/idi-p/31563 to drive the request for this Feature Enhancement

Additional Information

With the Policy setting for "Use Windows Security Center" enabled, Windows will see Cb Defense as the installed antivirus as a Microsoft certified provider for WSC.
The 'Open CbDefense' hyperlink is created automatically within WSC and is not yet integrated with the Cb Defense Sensor.