Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score

8.2 /10

CX Score

8.4 /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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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint won the following awards in the Endpoint Detection & Response category

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2 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation

2023

3 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2023

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.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

7
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.

+89 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?

0% Negative

9% Neutral

91% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Respectful
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Whitelisting Blacklisting

Behavioural Analytics

IOC Consumption

Continuous Monitoring

Agent Efficiency

Malware Identification Accuracy

Task Prioritization

IOC Tools

Intrusion Detection Prevention

Automated Threat Response

Machine Learning

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Wesley B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Great integration and easy

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

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

Sarthak G.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Other
Involvement: Initial Implementation

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

It's a good product which is easily accessible.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

the documentation is fairly simple

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Once implemented, it is quick and easy to navigate through

What do you dislike most about this product?

the implementation time and support queries

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would not recommend my suggestions as I would want leaders to first review the process and do a comparison from all other products in the market

Pros

Trustworthy
Saves Time
Fair
Helps Innovate

SMARANIKA H.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Initial Implementation

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2024

Strong and comprehensive solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Wide range of threat protection: Combines antivirus, anti-malware, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management capabilities to protect against various threats. Cloud-based delivery: Eliminates the need for on-premise infrastructure, simplifying deployment and management. Integration with Microsoft 365: Seamless integration with existing Microsoft 365 security tools for centralized management and enhanced threat detection. Machine learning: Leverages advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis to identify and block emerging threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited platform support: Primarily focuses on Windows devices, with limited native support for macOS and Linux. Potential for false positives: Advanced detection methods might occasionally generate false positives, requiring manual investigation. Customization limitations: While offering some configuration options, advanced users might desire more in-depth customization capabilities. Reporting complexity: Some users report challenges in generating detailed and customized reports. Vendor lock-in: Switching from Microsoft Defender to a different solution might be challenging due to its integration with other Microsoft 365 tools.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a strong and comprehensive solution for organizations primarily using Windows devices and invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Its cloud-based delivery, integration with other Microsoft security tools, and advanced threat detection capabilities make it a compelling option. However, consider the potential limitations for non-Windows platforms, false positives, and customization options before making a decision.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

7 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+89 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

Whitelisting Blacklisting Whitelisting and blacklisting of applications and websites that are either certified to be safe, or suspected to be malicious.

Behavioural Analytics Includes real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting on user behaviour.

IOC Consumption Ability to consume IOCs.

Continuous Monitoring Allows customers to select specific third parties which are continuously monitored, with alerts generated for significant changes in risk scores

Agent Efficiency Agents are lightweight and create few conflicts or performance impacts.

Malware Identification Accuracy Malware identification and fingerprinting can provide extensive and deep indicators and analysis of malware detected.

Task Prioritization Ability to assign a priority to tasks.

IOC Tools Full export capabilities are simple to execute.

Intrusion Detection Prevention Through event monitoring, the detection, countermeasure and prevention of possible security incidents or threats.

Automated Threat Response Automatic response to threats.

Machine Learning Can provide deep behavioural insights.

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.

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.

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.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Wesley B.

Great integration and easy

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sarthak G.

It's a good product which is easily accessible.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

SMARANIKA H.

Strong and comprehensive solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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