Sensor for Defender for Containers Changelog

The Sensor for Microsoft Defender for Containers changelog provides a detailed version history of sensor updates. Each version includes new features, improvements, and fixes to enhance functionality. Use this changelog to stay informed about the latest updates and plan your deployments accordingly.

For more information about deploying the sensor in Defender for Containers, see Configure Microsoft Defender for Containers components.

Sensor versions available per release

Sensor v0.9.17 Preview

• Released: June 17, 2025

• What's included:

  • Helm-based deployment support Introduces a new deployment method for the sensor using Helm. This option lets you deploy and manage the sensor more easily, and access the latest capabilities in Public Preview or GA.

    To see your version of Helm, run kubectl get -n mdc daemonsets/microsoft-defender-collectors-ds -o jsonpath='{.metadata.labels.chart}'.

    For setup instructions and more details, see Install Defender for Containers sensor using Helm.

  • DNS threat detections This version includes new DNS-based detection capabilities, enabling the sensor to generate alerts on suspicious or malicious domains using threat intelligence (TI) feeds. This enhancement improves visibility into potential network-based threats.

  • Improves memory efficiency and reduces CPU consumption for large cluster deployments.

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements.