




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
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How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Pros
- Respectful
- Fair
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
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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
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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Breadth of Features
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Yusuf L.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Good support , gets security related things done.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
its automated and easy way to integrate system wide and provide protection. also it do not affect the system performace havily.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
its Securtity management and security monitoring tooling.
What do you dislike most about this product?
nothing as such.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
there is a lot of feature product supports we need to know them if we are coming from other bakground. if some more walk thru are created it willbe really helpful.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Unique Features
- Caring
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Debanjan C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Microsoft Solution for Securing Endpoints
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The main thing the Microsoft Defender Endpoints is helping look for threats and helping to protect the endpoints in the infrastructure. The chance of false positive detection is very less, and it does a fantastic job in quarantine threats. Compared to products like Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is much superior in terms of identifying and taking necessary action for a threat
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The best part of this product is that it can be easily used with other MS products. The Defender is one of the best products, which very good at detection rates.One of the greatest advantage is that the knowledge base for the Microsoft Defender is very wide whcih makes it stand out from the others. It has one of the best automated investigation and the respective remediation for the same and keeping the endpoint secured. It does its job of protecting the endpoints from various malware and viruses.
What do you dislike most about this product?
To be honest i havent found anything major abount this product.I can say that its bit costly as it is a MS product. However if you are able to pay the price it provides a top notch solution.But still if i have to find a disadvantage i would say initial training for getting accustomed is needed.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Microsoft Defender is evolving with every passing day. I would like to see proactive information and remediation for Zero Day Vulnerabilities.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
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Aamir A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2024
Best product for small and mid size companies,
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It has more features and capabilities which other products don't have.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of the product is simulation.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing at the moment, as we just implemented recently and it works fine as expected.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Ease of use, if you are considering a hassle free product, shoose Microsoft defender on cloud.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
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