Microsoft Sentinel is a scalable, cloud-native, security information event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution that lets you see and stop threats before they cause harm. Microsoft Sentinel delivers intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence across the enterprise, providing a single solution for alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response. Eliminate security infrastructure setup and maintenance, and elastically scale to meet your security needs—while reducing IT costs. With Microsoft Sentinel, you can:
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Sentinel | 6.6% |
| Wazuh | 11.8% |
| Splunk Enterprise Security | 9.4% |
| Other | 72.2% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Sentinel vs Splunk Enterprise Security | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Sentinel vs Wazuh | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Sentinel vs IBM Security QRadar | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike Falcon | 4.3 | 4.7% | 96% | 132 interviewsAdd to research |
| Microsoft Intune | 4.1 | N/A | 94% | 298 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 34 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 19 |
| Large Enterprise | 37 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 1607 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1033 |
| Large Enterprise | 3463 |
- Collect data at cloud scale—across all users, devices, applications, and infrastructure, both on-premises and in multiple clouds
- Detect previously uncovered threats and minimize false positives using analytics and unparalleled threat intelligence from Microsoft
- Investigate threats with AI and hunt suspicious activities at scale, tapping into decades of cybersecurity work at Microsoft
- Respond to incidents rapidly with built-in orchestration and automation of common tasks
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Microsoft Sentinel was previously known as Azure Sentinel.
Microsoft Sentinel is trusted by companies of all sizes including ABM, ASOS, Uniper, First West Credit Union, Avanade, and more.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees | 4.5 | As a Solutions Architect, I find Microsoft Sentinel valuable for its integration capabilities and automation, enhancing threat detection and investigative depth. It provides cost savings and efficiency compared to previous solutions like LogRhythm, though improvements are needed in AWS and GCP integrations. |
| IT Consultant at MAN Truck & Bus SE | 5.0 | We transitioned to Microsoft Sentinel for improved cloud security and integration with Microsoft Intune and Entra ID. Its custom workbooks streamline threat response efficiently. Although potential AI enhancements are intriguing, cost remains a consideration compared to other solutions. |
| Director, Strategic Alliances at Armor Defense Inc. | 4.0 | We use Microsoft Sentinel as an MDR provider for its cloud-native capabilities, valuable data connectors, and comprehensive visibility across environments. It boosts customer engagement and data transparency while integrating well with Microsoft Azure and previous investments. |
| senior cyber security at a tech services company with 201-500 employees | 4.0 | I use Microsoft Sentinel for security incident management, benefiting from its unified SecOps dashboard and seamless integration with Microsoft products. However, the pricing tiers can be complicated, and there’s a need for more out-of-the-box data collectors. |
| Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 201-500 employees | 4.5 | I use Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM, logging, threat intelligence, and threat hunting. It's enhanced our detection capabilities and centralized our logging, offering cost savings and efficiency over other products. However, pricing and licensing could be improved. |
| Chief Operating Officer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees | 4.5 | As a managed security service provider, I rely on Microsoft Sentinel for its cloud-native SIEM features, seamless integration, and automation, improving our efficiency significantly. Challenges remain in integrating beyond Microsoft's ecosystem, yet the ROI is evident. |
| Project Executive at synergyc | 4.0 | My security team has used Microsoft Sentinel for two years alongside Bastion and SolarWinds. Its valuable features include threat collection, detection, and response. We prefer other solutions for basic monitoring due to cost, though Sentinel promises better ROI long-term. |
| Systems Emgineer at a non-profit with 1-10 employees | 4.5 | We use Microsoft Sentinel as our main SIEM suite for alerts and automation, which integrates well with Microsoft Defender XDR. While Sentinel's automation improves threat-hunting, integrations with some tools like Meraki firewalls and Syslogs need enhancement. |
