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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.7 /10
Category
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
8.5 /10

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help enterprise networks prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. Defender for Endpoint customers need to apply for the Microsoft Threat Experts managed threat hunting service to get proactive Targeted Attack Notifications and to collaborate with experts on demand. Experts on Demand is an add-on service. Targeted Attack Notifications are always included after you have been accepted into Microsoft Threat Experts managed threat hunting service.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint won the following awards in the Endpoint Detection & Response category

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

0% Negative
7% Neutral
93% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Helps Innovate
  • Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Behavioural Analytics

84

IOC Consumption

84

IOC Tools

83

Agent Efficiency

83

Whitelisting Blacklisting

83

Continuous Monitoring

82

Task Prioritization

82

Automated Threat Response

81

Intrusion Detection Prevention

80

Malware Identification Accuracy

80

Machine Learning

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Breadth of Features

85

Quality of Features

84

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

82

Ease of IT Administration

81

Ease of Data Integration

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Ease of Customization

77

Vendor Support

77

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Akshay D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

It is simple yet powerful product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

It is easy to implement and reliable

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Virus definitions and also the parallel task

What do you dislike most about this product?

Very limited functionality, no unique features

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is a generic yet robust product. Not much unique features

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Saves Time
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Efficient Service

Kuldeep S.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Superb Product for endpoint protection

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

It is easy of use and has great reputation in markets.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My aspect are as 1. Easy of implementation 2. Supports cost is less as compared other 3.product work great as compared other

What do you dislike most about this product?

I did not find any dislike about product as of now Everything working fine

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I strongly recommend

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Ashish K.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Robust Security Protection Tool.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

It is basically the best available tool for protection from external threats. It actually integrate seamlessly with other tools and systems that is a plus point.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The main features that are really the best includes automated scanning, real time alerts, use of AI in security protection.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Heavy cost is a point to dislike. But still the features compensates for its high cost.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I am highly satisfied with Microsoft Defender hence I would recommend everyone to use it for their security purposes.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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