Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024
Check Point Infinity and Microsoft Defender for Identity compete in the enterprise security solutions category. Check Point Infinity leads with its unified management system and threat prevention capabilities, while Microsoft Defender stands out due to its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.
Features: Check Point Infinity offers a comprehensive security solution for data centers, cloud environments, and end-user devices, emphasizing its unified management system, Zero Trust Principles, and a centralized dashboard for visibility and analytics. Microsoft Defender for Identity focuses on integration with Microsoft products, advanced threat detection, identity security, and strategic insights through historical logging, enhancing operational efficiency.
Room for Improvement: Check Point Infinity could enhance support services, increase pricing transparency, and simplify its complex licensing model. Users have noted high costs and slow technical support. Microsoft Defender for Identity should improve anomaly detection accuracy, on-premises integration, and reduction of false positives, along with enhancing automation for threat remediation.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point Infinity provides deployment flexibility for on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud environments but requires improved documentation and support. Microsoft Defender for Identity supports public and private cloud setups with good on-premises integration, yet its documentation could be improved to reduce reliance on direct support.
Pricing and ROI: Check Point Infinity is priced based on machine use, offering flexibility but complexity, with robust features justifying costs through management simplicity and threat reduction. Microsoft Defender for Identity is integrated with Microsoft 365, offering competitive pricing and existing license access to features. Both products deliver significant ROI by mitigating security breach risks.
