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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.7 /10
Category
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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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Enterprise category

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+85 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?

7% Negative
5% Neutral
88% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Helps Innovate
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews

Mouath A.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2022

Fantastic, a little will make them the leaders

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Actually, Windows defender became a very strong and trusted software against viruses and unknown publishers applications. If Microsoft prevents users from turning it off or on. It will definitely will be the safest application ever. Moreover, it directly deletes the virus and keep it in a safe place until you acknowledge it and allow it. A lot to be said, But the nicest thing is the Microsoft defender is pre-installed!

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Native application which is definitely compatible with the operating system. Another antivirus sometimes when the license is expired it make the PC a complete rubbish, Laggy, and may prevent drives to update!!!!!!!!!!!! But with windows defender its totally different.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike., I like this antivirus.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Don't engage any other antivirus with the Microsoft defender + Don't ever turn it off or allow any suspicious apps

Pros

  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Altruistic
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Helps Innovate

Carlee B.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2022

Protect Endpoints Against APTs And Viruses

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

What I found amazing about Defender was that this was a built-in security functionality from Microsoft, therefore we don't have to create additional network or representatives at the customer end which saves money and enhances entire system productivity. While contrasted to other 3rd part security solutions, this causes endpoint systems to be quite sluggish while scanning.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Microsoft has enhanced its Defender Security software functionalities and added additional features including sandboxing, web-based malware sensing, and incorporation with its EDR element, which is why we have begun utilizing Windows Defender Antivirus Software to significantly improve defense functionalities and speed up threat identification.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Malware removal took much longer. Windows browsers are the only ones that provide parental settings. More EDR functionalities are required.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I propose using Microsoft Defender, that is very compact and ideal for Windows Operating system security, in order to save money and enhance system reliability without installing an additional layer of devices and software providers on endpoints.

Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Respectful
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Helps Innovate

Alexa N.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2022

A Better Choice for Internet and Data Protection

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?

Microsoft's sophisticated malware protection system is designed to identify and destroy assaults that could impair the group's procedures. Since this solution incorporates better monitoring and protection features in real-time, enabling IT security personnel to swiftly trigger, the endpoint inspection and response element assists users in detecting an attack in progress via alerts.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Usually, Microsoft Defender inside my Windows Operating system is an outstanding fundamental software for increasing protection on my home computer; however, it is unique for online usage since the benefits it provides are considerably greater than simply experiencing my laptop protected online. Without a doubt, Microsoft's tech could supply us all with a solution.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I normally maintain the software functioning on my laptop because it's a very simple software, and I find more powerful antivirus software in competing corporations that provide larger protections and protect the information that I have on my personal computer.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This is an effective and simple software, and I definitely recommend everyone to download and test it. I have only been around for quite a short time, and I need to run more tests, but it's a software that has endless potential and ensures the protection of your devices.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

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