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Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management vs Surface Command comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender External...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (33rd)
Surface Command
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
58th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Surface Command is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

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AndyChan3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced visibility and exposes vulnerabilities but needs more integration
I am currently in the pilot stage of implementing Microsoft External Attack Surface Management (EASM). My organization is transitioning to a comprehensive track of Microsoft solutions, and we will move to full-scale production in another year, maybe Microsoft External Attack Surface Management…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
5%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management?
Further integration across different Microsoft products would be an improvement. Introduction of more AI automation into the products would also be beneficial. The integration is not as seamless co...
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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, Qualys and others in Attack Surface Management (ASM). Updated: July 2025.
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