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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83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+85 Net Emotional Footprint
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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
Kernel Monitoring
Port and Device Control
Cross Platform Integration
Automated Remediation
Ransomware Recovery and Removal
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Kirubi K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2021
Very Effective Solution Fir Business
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Microsoft Defender offers the best endpoint protection and it is easy to manage, It is also affordable and there are always updates.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Having used Microsoft Defender for a long time, I like that it is easy tp use and very affordable Scanning is easy and the software is quick to screen out threats and notify users. I also like the provision of regulars updates.
What do you dislike most about this product?
No complains so far with such a helpful software. Everything has been great.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend Microsoft Defender because it works and is friendly to the users. It is fast and accurate. It is what every business needs.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Ramón C.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2021
Very Good Software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
Right now i dont found any different from other, my opinionthe that is more complete
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
the secure platform
What do you dislike most about this product?
i dont have any cons on this software
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
extremely recommended
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Ngaafare R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2021
Simple virus defender
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It is free and doesn't require any additional installation.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Defender has a simple to set up, user friendly interface. Defender puts less strain on the computer because it uses less processing power. It is free and doesn't require any additional installation.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It takes a long time to finish scanning as compared to other software products in the industry.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is a great product and work well with other antivirus software
Pros
- Inspires Innovation
- Over Delivered
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product