Cybereason XDR vs Microsoft Defender XDR comparison

Cybereason and Microsoft are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Cybereason is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Cybereason holds a 0.8% mindshare in XDR, compared to Microsoft’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Microsoft Defender XDR and Cybereason XDR compete in the extended detection and response category. Cybereason XDR holds the upper hand due to its robust features and adaptability.

Features: Microsoft Defender XDR offers comprehensive coverage, integration with other Microsoft products, and a cohesive security ecosystem. Cybereason XDR provides advanced threat detection capabilities, adaptability, and a robust feature set.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender XDR needs enhancements in detection capabilities, reporting functionalities, and initial setup challenges. Cybereason XDR could improve its integration with third-party services, enhance its feature adaptability, and refine threat detection further.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender XDR is straightforward to integrate within Microsoft environments, receiving positive feedback for customer service despite setup challenges. Cybereason XDR deployment is praised for simplicity and effective support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender XDR is economically favorable, offering value through Microsoft ecosystem integration. Cybereason XDR is a premium option with higher costs but provides high-level features, resulting in strong ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Cybereason XDR vs. Microsoft Defender XDR Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

21st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Defender XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cybereason XDR is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender XDR is 5.6%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender XDR	5.6%
Cybereason XDR	0.8%
Other	93.6%

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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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MohtesanShaikh

Business Development Executive at TechnoFirrm

Experience improves security management and simplifies threat protection

I have created automated investigations, and while they work, they operate rather slowly in the Microsoft portal. If I automate something, it takes considerable time; if I do it manually, I can complete it in a quarter of the time. The automation response being slow is the main concern; when an incident occurs or if I run a remediation, it takes significant time to complete the remediation. There are some limitations regarding the scalability of Microsoft Defender XDR with specific licensing. For SMB customers, there is only Microsoft Defender for Business, and if they want more features such as XDR features and automation investigation or incident response, they need to purchase Defender for Endpoint. We are currently using the EDR.

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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

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

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

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

"The threat intelligence is excellent."

"From the perspective of Microsoft 365 XDR, the main benefit is a single, centralized dashboard offering the holistic visibility organizations crave."

"We can automate routine tasks and write scripts to carry out difficult tasks, which makes things easier for us."

"You can configure the product very easily."

"The Endpoint Manager is incredible; it has a very straightforward interface and is exceedingly easy to use. Pulling out and deploying different tags or resources is a simple task across various departments with different levels of security. The notifications are also simple and satisfying; it's great to see the bubble informing us which devices are compliant and which are waiting to update."

"I like how Microsoft XDR and the other Microsoft products are integrated into a single unified security stack covering identity access management, endpoint protection, email, cloud applications, etc."

"Defender XDR can stop advanced attacks, like ransomware or business email compromise."

"The integration, visibility, vulnerability management, and device identification are valuable."

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Cons

"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."

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

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

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

"The interface could be improved. For example, if you want to do a phishing simulation for your employees, it can take a while to figure out what to do. The interface is a bit messy and could be updated. It isn't too bad, but doing some things can be a long process."

"At times, when we have an incident email and we click on the link for that incident, it opens a pop-up, but there is nothing. It has happened a couple of times."

"Sometimes, digging into the information and knowing where to go can be difficult. It would be better if much of that information were immediately visible, especially when looking at endpoints or users."

"In the beginning, it's difficult to navigate the system because it is quite large. Just trying to find your way and understand how the system works can be hard. After spending quite a lot of time searching it's a lot easier, but I wish it were a bit more user-friendly when you're trying to find things."

"Microsoft support is not very good. You get stuck in low-level support for way longer than you should, instead of them escalating the issue up the chain."

"I do think that maybe having a feature within my organization where there are three different domains within which we have to operate would be helpful, as there is currently no unified view within the domains."

"There's still some more work to be done there. Additionally, the limited terminal live access an analyst has is very restricted."

"There could be a way to proactively monitor unusual activity ."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Understanding the subscription model has been a bit challenging, as every feature or requirement comes with an additional cost."

"The most valuable licensing option is expensive, so pricing could be improved. Licensing options for this solution also need to be consolidated, because they frequently change."

"They have moved from a licensing model to pay-per-use... The question is: What happens if, for any reason, there's not enough budget to accept this model? That could be a great problem."

"Microsoft Defender falls within a mid-tier price range compared to other security solutions."

"I believe the pricing is fair and acceptable. I consider it to be reasonable and satisfactory."

"It is 15 dollars per server per month. It is worth it, but it can be costly. It depends on the company's size."

"All I can say again is the E5 gives you all the capabilities that it offers. It also gives Office 365 and one terabyte of storage. All in all, the E5 license model makes sense. There are some people who say it's quite costly, but rather than paying different vendors, it makes sense to go all in with Microsoft if you've got that licensing. From that perspective, it's cost-effective, but I can't comment much on that."

"The price could be better. Normally, the costs depend on the country you're located in for the license. When we were in the initial stage, we went with the E5 license they call premium standard. It cost us around $5.20 per month for four users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	37

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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What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Defender?

The pricing for Microsoft Sentinel operates on a pay-as-you-go model based on data ingestion. I recall that Defender XDR pricing is based on the number of endpoints.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Defender?

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Also Known As

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Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Threat Protection, MS 365 Defender

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 XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment.

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks.

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

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Sample Customers

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Accenture, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and many others.

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