MT.1159 - Quick Scan Time configuration is not required
Overview
Checks that quick scan time configuration is not required in assigned Microsoft Defender Antivirus policies.
Not required - Quick scans are replaced by real-time protection, so this setting does not need to be configured.
Remediation action:
- Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
- Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
- No action needed - this setting is not required for compliance
Related links
Test Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Test ID | MT.1159 |
| Severity | High |
| Suite | Maester |
| Category | Defender |
| PowerShell test | Test-MtMdeQuickScanTime |
| Tags | Defender, Maester, MT.1159 |
Source
- Pester test:
tests/Maester/Defender/Test-MtMdeAntivirusPolicy.Tests.ps1 - PowerShell source:
powershell/public/maester/defender/Test-MtMdeQuickScanTime.ps1