Cybereason XDR vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

The compared Cybereason and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Cybereason is ranked #22 in XDR , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.0% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in CWPP , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 16.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Cybereason XDR

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason XDR

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (22nd)

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (8th), Container Management (7th), Container Security (7th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (1st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (4th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (7th), Compliance Management (4th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Cybereason XDR is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 1.0%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), holds 16.6% mindshare, up 14.8% since last year.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cybereason XDR	1.0%
CrowdStrike Falcon	10.1%
Wazuh	7.2%
Other	81.7%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud	16.6%
AWS GuardDuty	14.5%
Wiz	12.3%
Other	56.599999999999994%

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)

Featured Reviews

Peter Nowak

Business Development Manager for Cybereason at Bechtle

Integration of multiple firewalls enables advanced threat detection

The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable. Cybereason XDR facilitates two-way communication, where the firewall sends data to the Cybereason system, and it can communicate with the firewall to stop unwanted communication. Customers can deal with multiple types of firewalls with ease. The behavioral analytics help detect advanced threats when attackers use existing software. The multilayered protection approach, including NGAV, integrates XDR detection with antivirus to assess and counter threats effectively.

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David Birhange

Director, Cloud and Modern Workplace at Informanix Technology Group

Brings together cloud security insights through a unified view and supports agentless protection for virtual machines

Copilot and similar features are already being used, though not necessarily for Microsoft Defender for Cloud specifically. We are trying to get more experience before rolling out most of Microsoft Defender for Cloud's AI capabilities. This is definitely on our to-do list, and the priority is urgent as we seek to learn more about these capabilities. The GenAI threat protection from Microsoft Defender for Cloud has not been enabled yet. There are many unknowns with AI applications. AI agents will operate while you're not present, whether you are sleeping or awake, and it's unclear whether there would be any exfiltration of data or how data is being managed. Microsoft Purview is being used extensively, and there is significant development going on with DSPM that will be rolled out to address security concerns. Data labeling and proper demarcation for sensitivity of data before it is received are being actively pursued.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Cybereason XDR's most useful feature is the investigation."

"The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines."

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"When you have commissioned Defender, you have these things visible already on your dashboard. This gives the efficiency to the people to do their actual work rather than bothering about the email, sorting out the email, or looking at it through an ITSM solution, whey they have to look at the description and use cases. Efficiency increases with this optimized, ready-made solution since you don't need to invest in something externally. You can start using the dashboard and auditing capability provided from day one. Thus, you have fewer costs with a more optimized, easier-to-use solution, providing operational efficiency for your team."

"The most valuable feature is the hunting feature, which integrates well into the entire Microsoft ecosystem."

"Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a valuable tool that integrates seamlessly with Azure Policy and our Security SIEM, simplifying implementation and enhancing security posture."

"The technical support is very good."

"Defender for Cloud is a plug-and-play solution that provides continuous posture management once enabled."

"DSPM is the most valuable feature."

"I would rate Microsoft Defender for Cloud a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the remote workforce capabilities and the general experience of the remote workforce."

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Cons

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

"The one thing we sometimes have issues with is its integration with other security applications like antiviruses."

"Customer service is rated as a five out of ten. When they work and reach the right level, they are helpful, but getting to the right person can be time-consuming."

"There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems."

"The overview provides you with good information, but if you want more details, there is a lot more customization to do, which requires knowledge of the other supporting solutions."

"The pricing could be better."

"Consistency is the area where the most improvement is needed. For example, there are some areas where the UI is not uniform across the board."

"Microsoft can improve the pricing by offering a plan that is more cost-effective for small and medium organizations."

"The product's advanced analytics and reporting features could be improved."

"My experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud has been largely negative due to a poor user experience."

"Pricing could be improved. There are limited options based on pricing for the government."

"Microsoft Graph needs improvement."

More Microsoft Defender for Cloud cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cheaper than Microsoft Defender. It has a subscription and no standard license."

"They have a free version, but the license for this one isn't too high. It's free to start with, and you're charged for using it beyond 30 days. Some other pieces of Defender are charged based on usage, so you will be charged more for a high volume of transactions. I believe Defender for Cloud is a daily charge based on Azure's App Service Pricing."

"We only use the free tier, so we haven't faced any pricing, setup costs, or licensing challenges."

"The cost of the license is based on the subscriptions that you have."

"It is bundled with our enterprise subscription, which makes it easy to go for it. It is available by default, and there is no extra cost for using the standard features."

"I am not involved much with the pricing but the bundle offering is good."

"Although I am outside of the discussion on budget and costing, I can say that the importance of security provided by this solution is of such importance that whatever the cost is, it is not a factor."

"There is a helpful cost-reducing option that allows you to integrate production subscriptions with non-production subscriptions."

"Defender for Cloud is pretty costly for a single line. It's incredibly high to pay monthly for security per server. The cost is considerable for an enterprise with 500-plus virtual machines, and the monthly bill can spike."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	49

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cybereason XDR?

There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems. Additionally, technical support has been slow in recent times. Enabling multifactor authentication has been problematic fo...

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason XDR?

I use Cybereason XDR for customers who don't have a SOC or managed SOC yet and want to be protected on more than their desktops. It is especially used in the manufacturing industry, yet not exclusi...

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What advice do you have for others considering Cybereason XDR?

I rate Cybereason XDR a nine out of ten. I recommend having hands-on experience and doing some threat hunting to familiarize yourself with the handling.

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How is Prisma Cloud vs Azure Security Center for security?

Azure Security Center is very easy to use, integrates well, and gives very good visibility on what is happening across your ecosystem. It also has great remote workforce capabilities and supports a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Defender for Cloud was pretty straightforward. We did have a consultation with a third party to go over different tiers and produ...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Microsoft Defender for Cloud can be improved. An additional feature that should be included in the next release is Zero Trust, similar to ThreatLocker software.

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Comparisons

Microsoft Defender XDR vs Cybereason XDR

Compared 16% of the time

Wazuh vs Cybereason XDR

Compared 15% of the time

TrendAI Vision One vs Cybereason XDR

Compared 13% of the time

VMware Carbon Black XDR vs Cybereason XDR

Compared 11% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Cybereason XDR

Compared 11% of the time

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AWS GuardDuty vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Compared 36% of the time

Wiz vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Compared 7% of the time

Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

Microsoft Defender XDR vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Compared 2% of the time

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

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Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender

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Cybereason

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Overview

Cybereason is the leader in endpoint protection, offering endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, and managed monitoring services. Founded by elite intelligence professionals born and bred in offense-first hunting, Cybereason gives enterprises the upper hand over cyber adversaries.

Cybereason

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.

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

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.

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