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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10
Category
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
8.5 /10

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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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Enterprise category

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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.

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

83

Dynamic Malware Detection

82

Centralized Management Portal

80

System Hardening

79

Application Containment Mechanisms

78

Port and Device Control

78

Host NGFW Functionality

77

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

77

Automated Remediation

76

Kernel Monitoring

76

Cross Platform Integration

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Quality of Features

81

Ease of Implementation

80

Ease of Data Integration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Ease of IT Administration

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Business Value Created

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

79

Breadth of Features

78

Ease of Customization

73

Vendor Support

73

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

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

Vijay T.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Microsoft Defender - robust security solution

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

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