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
Breadth of Features
Vendor Support
Ease of Customization
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Mauro B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Apparel
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2021
Microsoft Defender Is Effective and Efficient
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It is included with the OS and there are not really any comparable software in this respect. If you want to roll out any other security software across all client machines, you will need to pay an annual subscription fee.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It is free and it is automatically rolled out with the operating system as it is installed. There is really nothing more to do.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is no real way to see what is going on in the background without looking specifically for it. This makes it difficult to manage a large number of client machines to see what is going on.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Nothing really to think about. When you install Windows, keep Microsoft Defender enabled and then install any additional malware protection alongside of it for a total security solution.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Brett N.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2020
Great product that does what it says it will do.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Integration with MS Office Suite.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ease of use.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing I can think of.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is a valuable product.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
Don C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Insurance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2020
Excellent product with great features.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Ease of use and ability to be embedded with a Windows environment.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Dashboard features.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing at this time.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great product included with Microsoft Enterprise licensing.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing