Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.


| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 16.2% |
| AWS GuardDuty | 14.4% |
| Wiz | 14.0% |
| Other | 55.4% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) | Dec 29, 2025 | Download |
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| Comparison | Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Wiz | Dec 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs AWS GuardDuty | Dec 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security | Dec 29, 2025 | Download |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | 4.3 | N/A | 96% | 77 interviewsAdd to research |
| Microsoft Intune | 4.1 | N/A | 94% | 305 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 25 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 10 |
| Large Enterprise | 47 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 754 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 506 |
| Large Enterprise | 2043 |
The solution also provides automated remediation capabilities, allowing security teams to quickly and easily respond to security incidents. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, organizations can ensure the security and compliance of their cloud workloads, while reducing the burden on their security teams.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud was previously known as Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Cloud and Modern Workplace at Informanix Technology Group | 4.5 | Microsoft 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 MicroAge | 4.5 | I'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 employees | 4.5 | I'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 Testing | 4.5 | I'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 CBTS | 4.0 | No summary available |
| Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I 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 Defense | 3.5 | I'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 LogicEra | 5.0 | I 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. |