




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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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
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+87 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
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- Respectful
- Fair
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Shadab K.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2024
Comprehensive Endpoint Security for MS Windows
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Nov 2024
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Oct 2024
Great Product for Protection
Likeliness to Recommend
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