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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.8 /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 Protection - Enterprise category

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.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

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83 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.

+87 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?

6% Negative
4% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Fair
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Endpoint Detection and Response

82

Dynamic Malware Detection

82

Centralized Management Portal

81

System Hardening

79

Application Containment Mechanisms

78

Port and Device Control

78

Host NGFW Functionality

77

Cross Platform Support

77

Automated Remediation

76

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

76

Cross Platform Integration

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Quality of Features

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Ease of Implementation

80

Business Value Created

80

Ease of Data Integration

80

Ease of IT Administration

79

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

79

Breadth of Features

79

Vendor Support

74

Ease of Customization

74

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Shadab K.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Comprehensive Endpoint Security for MS Windows

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differentiates itself from other similar products through its deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, offering a unified security experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. Its strong connection with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Sentinel enables seamless threat detection, automated remediation, and centralized management.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

This product seamlessly integrates various security features like next gen anti-virus, attack surface reduction, endpoint detection and response. Its unified platform makes it easy to manage, while improving efficiency and providing robust protection against advanced threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The fact that it makes the endpoint devices slow sometimes during virus scans is a bit annoying if you are working on something important. Several users have expressed concerns regarding this in public forums and MS should work to improve this.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For organizations considering Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, I recommend carefully evaluating their specific security needs and IT infrastructure. It's crucial to assess the potential performance impact on endpoint devices, especially for resource-intensive workloads. Additionally, organizations should allocate sufficient time for the initial setup and configuration process. To mitigate potential performance issues, consider optimizing device configurations and leveraging cloud-based capabilities.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Mukesh M.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

quick and automatic to scan virus and protect files

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

compatible with operating system Windows and Mac OS

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing so far

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

give it a try before using a costly tool for the same purpose

Pros

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

Rakshit C.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Great Product for Protection

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoints excels in automatic investigations, seamlessly gathers data, and integrates closely with the operating system.The overall security management makes it unique from other similar products who lacks in basic updates and upgrades frequently.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Everything, including Defender in one brand is awesome.If a threat actor comes in, and creates a global administrative account, they can gain access to everything and whitelist then block everything else.The product great job when securing customers network.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It needs improvement in anti-ransomware features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For businesses which are new or existing can definitely consider the product as it offers comprehensive threat visibility and threat intelligence capabilities, providing valuable insights into potential security vulnerabilities and threats.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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