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Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI is a proprietary program for Windows from Microsoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 130.5 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI is a Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by cli.dfd.security.azure.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
95BAB48CB589065A50C0B7F4B15E8ED2856F03140DEDDCDCD5530DB27146D392· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.03334.114Latest | February 23, 2026 | 141.2 MB | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI -eProgram files (.exe): defendercloud.exe, defendercloud86.exe, defendercloudarm64.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Licence
- Proprietary (Trialware?)
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.03334.114
- Released
- February 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.DefenderForCloud.CLI
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI free?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary (Trialware?)). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI safe to download?
The download comes from cli.dfd.security.azure.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
