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
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+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?
Pros
- Respectful
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
- Fair
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Feature Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response
Dynamic Malware Detection
Centralized Management Portal
System Hardening
Port and Device Control
Application Containment Mechanisms
Host NGFW Functionality
Automated Remediation
Ransomware Recovery and Removal
Cross Platform Integration
Kernel Monitoring
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Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Availability and Quality of Training
Business Value Created
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Breadth of Features
Ease of Customization
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Rahul C.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2024
Easy, Affordable and Effective!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands out with its seamless integration with Microsoft 365, extensive threat intelligence, advanced EDR capabilities, and automation for faster threat response, making it a comprehensive endpoint security solution.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Its integration with other Microsoft 365 security products.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Some users might find the complexity of configuring and managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint challenging.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
When considering Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, assess its integration, scalability, features, training, support, and cost-effectiveness.
Pros
- Reliable
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Akshata D.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Reliable and Efficient Security Solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The security features which doesnt require you to be very much of a techy guy
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to use and effective security solution
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing to dislike
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Reliable solution for your security needs
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
Vijay T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Microsoft Defender - robust security solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
A user friendly interface, no need of third party integrations, centralized policy management feature and many more features makes Defender a unique product in the market.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to implement in the environment, policy management, automated investigation launching capability
What do you dislike most about this product?
The product is continuously improving. According to be the false positives can be reduced and the reporting feature needs improvement.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
This is the future of EDR, I'll definitely recommend Defender to someone looking for this solution. Microsoft is continuously improving the product making it a comprehensive and proactive security solution.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
- Transparent
