The three security features that are dependent on the NSX Application Platform are:
- NSX Intelligence
- NSX Network Detection and Response
- NSX Malware Prevention
These features are all deployed as part of the NSX Application Platform, and they require the NSX Application Platform to be installed and configured.
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-NSX-T-Data-Center/3.2/nsx-application-platform/GUID-
42EDE0AD-CD65-41AC-9694-AD0CCEC35969.html