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
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96 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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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?
Pros
- Respectful
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
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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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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
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Sandro Roberto L.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2022
Great, simple and easy protection tool
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It's easy to use, simple, didactic and the hit base is amazing. Lately we don't use another solution to protect our websites that is as effective as it. And every day it's improving even more
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
As already said, the ease of use is impressive. The configuration is also very easy and the integration with the system is an exceptional advantage. It is barely noticeable that the tool is working in real time
What do you dislike most about this product?
The only thing I don't like is that in real time the tool prevents the system from starting and shutting down faster. This could be improved in the future.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Microsoft Security is a welcome surprise. It has evolved a lot and is now one of the best tools in its category. It owes nothing to other consolidated tools on the market. Its use is really worth it.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Victor M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2021
The most vulnerable antivirus on the market
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
The difference is that Microsoft Defender is an antivirus that instead of protecting the computers, what it does is slow down the system with its processes and make it more vulnerable, truly a product in my opinion, deficient
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
None, I do not like Windows Defender at all, it seems to me a poor product that does not fulfill the main function at all, which is to keep our computers protected and virus-free
What do you dislike most about this product?
Absolutely everything, outdated database, totally vulnerable, makes the system super slow and to top it all it blocks application installers that if they are safe, it really is a very bad antivirus solution, I would dare to say that the worst I have ever used in my life
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I do not recommend it to anyone, since it is the worst antivirus that exists in the market, definitely do not use it for the world.
Pros
- Fair
- Acts with Integrity
- Transparent
Cons
- Less Efficient Service
- Less Performance Enhancing
- Less Productive
Ronald N.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Energy
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2021
Windows defender the best
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It offers your basic protection across the board from malware, spyware and viruses
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It is always on even if no other antivirus is present
What do you dislike most about this product?
SmartScreen Filter only protects Microsoft browsers
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you need the best software to protect your Pc this is the best of all the other softwares out there out there
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
- Caring
