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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89 Likeliness to Recommend
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100 Plan to Renew
89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
2
Since last award
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+91 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
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- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
stephen h.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Dec 2023
Great Solution for Microsoft Users
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that offers a range of features to protect endpoints.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is part of the larger Microsoft 365 security stack. For organizations already using Microsoft products and services, the seamless integration with other Microsoft tools, such as Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Security Center, can be a significant advantage. This integration can provide a unified experience, making it easier for IT teams to manage security policies, incidents, and responses in a cohesive manner
What do you dislike most about this product?
Threat intelligence is crucial for staying ahead of emerging threats. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint relies on Microsoft's threat intelligence, but there might be features that expand its capability to incorporate additional threat intelligence feeds
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
eamless Microsoft integration, robust threat protection. Defender for Endpoint offers comprehensive security for organizations within the Microsoft ecosystem
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
MOHAMED D.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2023
A wonderful product but have to improve.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The easy integration of this tool with the other Microsoft security tools available.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The dashboard with features not limited to secure scores, devices with active malware, users at risk etc.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The GUI is just like a normal Microsoft tool like Microsoft Purview, office 365, etc.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It would be better if you could come up with a new updated GUI.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Cons
- Charges for Enhancements
Marisol M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Sep 2023
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The interface is very friendly and compatible with other OS.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Detection and response is very graphic and organized
What do you dislike most about this product?
It's being underestimated and people have the wrong idea just because of its price its not efficient compared to similar software.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
to have an open mind and research the capabilities of the product and compatibility
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
