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# Manage endpoint detection and response capabilities

Manage the alerts queue, investigate machines in the machines list, take response actions, and hunt for possible threats in your organization using advanced hunting.


## In this section
Topic | Description 
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[Alerts queue](alerts-queue-endpoint-detection-response.md)| View the alerts surfaced in Microsoft Defender Security Center.
[Machines list](machines-view-overview.md) | Learn how you can view and manage the machines list, manage machine groups, and investigate machine related alerts. 
[Take response actions](response-actions.md)| Take response actions on machines and files to quickly respond to detected attacks and contain threats.
[Query data using advanced hunting](advanced-hunting-query-language.md)| Proactively hunt for possible threats across your organization using a powerful search and query tool.