Microsoft Corporation

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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

2
Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 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

5% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Includes Product Enhancements
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Centralized Management Portal

Application Containment Mechanisms

System Hardening

Port and Device Control

Kernel Monitoring

Cross Platform Integration

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Joan N.

Role: Finance
Industry: Finance
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

My Experience With Microsoft Defender

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

When it comes to Endpoint protection, Microsoft Defender offers best capabilities. It is inbuilt and reduces IT operation costs. In addition, it regularly receives updates and this keeps it sharp when it comes to dealing with online threats.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like that Microsoft Defender comes already deployed. The software is free for all MS users. The updates makes the software superior as it's always ready to deal with upcoming threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not available for non Microsoft users

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For all Microsoft users, Microsoft Defender offers more than sufficient Endpoint protection. I recommend it

Pros

Helps Innovate
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Caring

Harsha T.

Role: Operations
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

Good for basic security and basic protection

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Defender with poor performance with malwares and need further developments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Simple interface

What do you dislike most about this product?

Poor virus and malware protection

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good for basic security

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Saves Time

Cons

Commodity Features
Less Reliable
Inhibits Innovation

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

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

Fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Client Friendly Policies
Security Protects

Cons

Less Generous
Leverages Incumbent Status

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

2 Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 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.

Application Containment Mechanisms Includes cloud based protection, sandboxing, and local containerization.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Joan N.

My Experience With Microsoft Defender

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Harsha T.

Good for basic security and basic protection

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Centralized Management Portal

Application Containment Mechanisms

System Hardening

Port and Device Control

Kernel Monitoring

Cross Platform Integration

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

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Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

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Ease of Customization