Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score

8.5 /10

CX Score

8.8 /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.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

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.

+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?

6% Negative

4% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Fair
Includes Product Enhancements
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 78

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

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

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

Vendor Support

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Yuvaraja K.

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

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Submitted Feb 2021

The best free to use antivirus

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Windows Defender Antivirus is an unsurpassed service mainly because it offers very accessible prices so that it is easy for any person to acquire it. It is very light and easy to install, it is really very satisfactory to have this software

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Defender is already installed in windows machines and configured on the computers was a big time saver The defender knows and alerts you when something besides the ordinary is taking place urging you to take an immediate response.

What do you dislike most about this product?

->At many times, it blocks all types of secure application installations and also some of the genuine exe files ->Microsoft doesn't offer much support to windows defender unlike their other products

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This software is the default malware protector for windows devices which comes off for free. So if you don't want to spend more then you can go for this.

Pros

Over Delivered
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy

Cons

Less Reliable
Commodity Features
Less Inspiring

Mauro B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Apparel
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2021

Microsoft Defender Is Effective and Efficient

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

It is included with the OS and there are not really any comparable software in this respect. If you want to roll out any other security software across all client machines, you will need to pay an annual subscription fee.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is free and it is automatically rolled out with the operating system as it is installed. There is really nothing more to do.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is no real way to see what is going on in the background without looking specifically for it. This makes it difficult to manage a large number of client machines to see what is going on.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Nothing really to think about. When you install Windows, keep Microsoft Defender enabled and then install any additional malware protection alongside of it for a total security solution.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Don C.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2020

Excellent product with great features.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Ease of use and ability to be embedded with a Windows environment.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Dashboard features.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing at this time.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Great product included with Microsoft Enterprise licensing.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Yuvaraja K.

The best free to use antivirus

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Mauro B.

Microsoft Defender Is Effective and Efficient

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Don C.

Excellent product with great features.

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

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Automated Remediation

Kernel Monitoring

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

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

Vendor Support