Microsoft Corporation

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

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.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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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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Score 8.6

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Mohsin K.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Initial Implementation

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Defender's got you covered in the digital jungle

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoints stands out from the crowd with its - - Native Integrations, - Advance Threat Protection - Automated Response Capabilities - EDR Functionalities - Centralized Management - Threat Analytics

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft Defender is the automated response functionalities. This streamlines incident handling by enabling automated actions based on predefined policies reducing the overall burden on SOC teams, and minimize response time to emerging threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Although i don't have much to write in this section, i would like to highlights defender's potential for false positives and occasional performance issues to be listed amongst the dislikes

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Prioritize evaluating its - integration capabilities, - customization options for security policies, - investment in training for IT staff, - regular updates, - robust performance monitoring.

Pros

Saves Time
Fair
Over Delivered
Helps Innovate

Cons

Leverages Incumbent Status

Rahul C.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Easy, Affordable and Effective!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Reliable and Efficient Security Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

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

Mohsin K.

Defender's got you covered in the digital jungle

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Rahul C.

Easy, Affordable and Effective!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Akshata D.

Reliable and Efficient Security Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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

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Cross Platform Integration

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