Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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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84 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
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80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+77 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
- Helps Innovate
- Respectful
- Security Protects
- Continually Improving Product
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Dynamic Malware Detection
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Ransomware Recovery and Removal
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews
Amjed A.
- Role: Public Sector
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2022
Maleware Protection
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from other similar products?
It's free, and if you use Windows, it'll already be installed. It runs in the background of the Windows operating system without the user being aware of it.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It detects mailwares quickly. It receives updates on a regular basis in order to upgrade its database and improve performance.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Even though updates are important, having a lot of them in a short period of time can be annoying.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend using it as a first line of defense against malware, but don't rely on it too heavily. You will become a target for them if you do so.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Client Friendly Policies
- Altruistic
Alexa N.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2022
A Better Choice for Internet and Data Protection
Likeliness to Recommend
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
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2022
Fantastic product! easy to create own reports
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
Cons
- Less Efficient Service
