# Isolate Or Release Device

### Description

This runbook isolates a device in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to reduce the risk of lateral movement and data exfiltration. Optionally, it can release a previously isolated device. Provide a short reason so the action is documented in the service.

### Location

Device → Security → Isolate Or Release Device

**Full Runbook name**

rjgit-device\_security\_isolate-or-release-device

### Permissions

#### Application permissions

* **Type**: WindowsDefenderATP
  * Machine.Read.All
  * Machine.Isolate

### Parameters

#### DeviceId

The device ID of the target device.

| Property      | Value  |
| ------------- | ------ |
| Required      | true   |
| Default Value |        |
| Type          | String |

#### Release

"Isolate Device" (final value: false) or "Release Device from Isolation" (final value: true) can be selected as action to perform. If set to false, the runbook will isolate the device in Defender for Endpoint. If set to true, it will release a previously isolated device from isolation in Defender for Endpoint.

| Property      | Value   |
| ------------- | ------- |
| Required      | true    |
| Default Value | False   |
| Type          | Boolean |

#### IsolationType

The isolation type to use when isolating the device.

| Property      | Value  |
| ------------- | ------ |
| Required      | false  |
| Default Value | Full   |
| Type          | String |

#### Comment

A short reason for the (un)isolation action.

| Property      | Value                   |
| ------------- | ----------------------- |
| Required      | true                    |
| Default Value | Possible security risk. |
| Type          | String                  |

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