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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score

8.4 /10

CX Score

8.7 /10

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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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

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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.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

82 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.

+84 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?

7% Negative

4% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Enables Productivity
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Centralized Management Portal

System Hardening

Application Containment Mechanisms

Port and Device Control

Automated Remediation

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Kernel Monitoring

Cross Platform Integration

Host NGFW Functionality

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Mukeshkumar J.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Nov 2024

Powerful, integrated, but setup complex.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands out with its seamless integration across the Microsoft ecosystem, offering robust protection, real-time insights, and automation tailored for Windows environments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

its automation—it streamlines threat detection and response, saving time while keeping systems secure.

What do you dislike most about this product?

the occasional complexity in setting up advanced configurations, which can be challenging without in-depth expertise.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you’re considering Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, I’d recommend leveraging its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and investing time in learning its advanced features to maximize its potential for automated threat management.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+84 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Application Containment Mechanisms Includes cloud based protection, sandboxing, and local containerization.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

Host NGFW Functionality Includes policy-based default-deny/whitelisting and application verification and trust (VPN/virtualization).

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Mukeshkumar J.

Powerful, integrated, but setup complex.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Shadab K.

Comprehensive Endpoint Security for MS Windows

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mukesh M.

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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Dynamic Malware Detection

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