Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 17, 2025
Check Point Harmony Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business compete in the endpoint security category. While Check Point Harmony offers an extensive feature set suitable for large enterprises, Microsoft Defender's seamless integration with Microsoft products makes it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses.
Features: Check Point Harmony Endpoint includes anti-ransomware, threat emulation, and centralized management. It offers robust firewall capabilities, malware protection, and phishing prevention. In contrast, Microsoft Defender for Business focuses on threat detection and response, integrating smoothly with Microsoft Sentinel, Office 365, and other Microsoft ecosystem products.
Room for Improvement: Check Point Harmony Endpoint needs to address support response times, pricing issues, and system performance improvements. Adding MDM functionalities could enhance its offering. Microsoft Defender for Business could improve its management of false positives, integration for remote actions, and pricing, alongside more proactive threat detection and interface simplicity.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point Harmony Endpoint supports deployment across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Technical support quality varies, with some need for faster response. Microsoft Defender for Business offers deployment within its ecosystem and could enhance support response times alongside providing more direct support channels.
Pricing and ROI: Check Point Harmony Endpoint is expensive but justified by its feature set, with users noting a positive ROI through reduced incidents and complexity. Microsoft Defender for Business offers competitive pricing, particularly within a Microsoft 365 subscription, providing excellent value for small businesses seeking integration with Microsoft products.
