




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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+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
- Fair
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
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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
Host NGFW Functionality
Ransomware Recovery and Removal
Automated Remediation
Kernel Monitoring
Cross Platform Integration
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Quality of Features
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Data Integration
Usability and Intuitiveness
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

Tanveer A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Secure your Endpoints with MS Defender
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Easy to implemenet
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Securing devices
What do you dislike most about this product?
Price can be better
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Please go ahead with this product if you are looking for easy installation of Endpoint Management Software
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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Wesley B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2024
Great integration and easy
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The broad scope of what it can be applied to. Along with portals that link with the Microsoft suite.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Microsoft integrations!
What do you dislike most about this product?
Probably the bad reputation it has received over the years, Many people are reluctant or hesitant when they hear that we've switched to them.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's great, go for it if you're already a Microsoft house!
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Appreciates Incumbent Status
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Zulfan H.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Dec 2023
Protection and protection
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
We bought them as a package on our office subscription, as we are a hybrid company, it is only logical to buy them as a package
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Automated protection automated update on security definition an interactive dashboard Isolation and remediation
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cost and it should be part of an automated part when buying the office suite
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are in the microsoft suites already, buying this will actually add the power in the negotiation table as it comes as a package, the protection provided can give you a piece of mind
Pros
- Respectful
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
Cons
- Vendor's Interest First
- Under Delivered
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