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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Reviews

Vendor: Microsoft
4.0 out of 5
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud mindshare

As of December 2025, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud in the Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) category stands at 16.2%, up from 15.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud16.2%
AWS GuardDuty14.4%
Wiz14.0%
Other55.4%
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)

PeerResearch reports based on Microsoft Defender for Cloud reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryCloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)Dec 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Defender for Cloud vs WizDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Defender for Cloud vs AWS GuardDutyDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Defender for Cloud vs SentinelOne Singularity Cloud SecurityDec 29, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise47
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business754
Midsize Enterprise506
Large Enterprise2043
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Insurance Company
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
University
4%
Retailer
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
Educational Organization
3%
Media Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Construction Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Non Profit
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Director, Cloud and Modern Workplace at Informanix Technology Group4.5Microsoft Defender for Cloud secures our Azure environment effectively with integrated features and agentless scanning; we rely entirely on it, find the pricing fair, and are cautiously exploring its AI capabilities for future deployments.
Principal Microsoft Consultant at MicroAge4.5I've found Microsoft Defender for Cloud valuable for threat protection and visibility in our Azure environment, though initial setup was complex; it's stable, scalable, and offers good ROI, but could improve in automated threat remediation.
Manager, Infrastructure Services at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I've used Microsoft Defender for Cloud to replace our antivirus and secure our environment; it's integrated, scalable, and easy to manage, though support is slow. Deployment was smooth overall, and it delivered a solid return on investment.
Sr. Systems Administrator at American Engineering Testing4.5I've used Microsoft Defender for Cloud to modernize our infrastructure, gaining valuable visibility and security across our Azure environment, though usability and licensing complexities remain concerns. Overall, it's been reliable, with strong ROI and feature integration.
Manager at CBTS4.0No summary available
Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees4.0I use Microsoft Defender for Cloud for compliance and security alerting; it scales well and improves our security posture, though performance lags with many subscriptions. Setup was easy, and overall, I'm satisfied, rating it eight out of ten.
Head of Information Technology at Source Defense3.5I've used Microsoft Defender for Cloud for over two years to monitor app usage and enhance security, but it lacks preventive features and support could improve; it's still effective within a Microsoft environment and offers good value.
Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra5.0I primarily use Microsoft Defender for Cloud for its advanced threat protection and comprehensive dashboards, which help secure data without extra solutions. However, it needs more log space, better hybrid support, and improved first-line technical support.