


Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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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89 Likeliness to Recommend
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100 Plan to Renew
84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+91 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
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- Reliable
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
- Security Protects
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Akshay D.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2024
It is simple yet powerful product
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Nov 2024
Superb Product for endpoint protection
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Nov 2024
Robust Security Protection Tool.
Likeliness to Recommend
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