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Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management vs Trend Vision One - Cloud Security comparison

Microsoft and Trend Micro are both solutions in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category. Microsoft is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.5, while Trend Micro is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 3.1% mindshare in ASM, compared to Trend Micro’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trend Micro users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management and Trend Vision One - Cloud Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender External...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (33rd)
Trend Vision One - Cloud Se...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (14th), Container Security (16th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (9th), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (6th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (9th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (9th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (3rd), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (4th), AI Security (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management is 3.1%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Vision One - Cloud Security is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trend Vision One - Cloud Security1.3%
Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management3.1%
Other95.6%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

Featured Reviews

AndyChan3 - PeerSpot reviewer
AndyChan3
General manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
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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Nehal Desai
Senior Manager at Gsfc Ltd
The executive dashboard offers centralized visibility for added security
We are currently utilizing all three components of Trend Vision One across our entire infrastructure. Trend Vision One is deployed on our servers, provides anti-spam measures for our email through a cloud solution, and functions as an antivirus solution on end-user devices. All three products are sourced from Trend Micro. Trend Vision One - Cloud Security offers centralized visibility across all protection layers, enabling 24/7 monitoring of our environment and immediate issue resolution. If needed, we can also submit a ticket to Trend Micro for assistance. The executive dashboard helps identify abnormalities by highlighting them, allowing for immediate action. The primary benefit of implementing Trend Vision One has been the noticeable increase in network security. Since its implementation, we have observed a significant reduction in attacks on our network. Trend Vision One consolidates security across our network, enabling rapid response capabilities. Trend Vision One helps decrease our threat detection and response time. The platform suggests system improvements as needed, which we then review and implement. Trend Vision One helps decrease the time spent investigating false positives.
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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

"Microsoft External Attack Surface Management helps improve the visibility of my exposed vulnerabilities and provides an overview of my security posture across the globe."
"It seems to be better at protecting from cyberattacks."
"Microsoft External Attack Surface Management helps improve the visibility of my exposed vulnerabilities and provides an overview of my security posture across the globe."
"I like the solution's baselines."
"The storage and computing features are valuable."
"The most valuable features are intrusion prevention and anti-malware capabilities."
"The tech support is excellent. They really know their products. They also know a lot of about the integrations between different solutions."
"The stability is quite good."
"I like the conformity and workload security modules. Workload security is all about intrusion detection and prevention. Trend Vision One - Cloud Security has behavioral rules that are auto-populated based on organizational structure. That's one aspect that we liked most."
"Trend Vision One - Cloud Security's most valuable features include its comprehensive dashboard, which provides a clear overview of all services and systems, confirming their installation location and update status."
"We use the solution to protect our cloud-based applications like Office 365."
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Cons

"Further integration across different Microsoft products would be an improvement."
"With Microsoft, support is always crazy, it's not easy to get support."
"The integration is not as seamless compared to competitors like Palo Alto."
"While it provides some data protection within its security framework, it doesn't allow users to customize policies or create their own for specific needs."
"I'd like to see mobile licenses included in the main license, similar to Kaspersky's model for future features."
"Trend Vision One - Cloud security aims to protect our assets, but the rapid spread of viruses and vulnerabilities through malicious emails remains a significant concern."
"The firewall configuration should have been automated based on the understanding of the application, utilities, and protocols."
"The initial setup can be complex for the inexperienced."
"Trend Vision One - Cloud Security should address threats automatically without having user input."
"Trend Vision One - Cloud Security seems to have a preference for AWS Cloud over Azure and would be improved by focusing equally on both."
"The dashboard should be a bit more intuitive."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing for Trend Micro Cloud One Container Security in the corporate market is okay."
"It's a slightly expensive product."
"With everything I deal with, Trend Micro Cloud One's pricing is somewhere in the middle."
"The price could be lower. That is a bit of a consideration."
"The is price is 25% cheaper than it was a couple of years ago, which is good."
"I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"One year ago, Trend transitioned to a credit system for licensing, which has confused users."
"While Trend Vision One - Cloud Security was a cost-effective solution for us in 2021, we've noticed a recent price increase that makes it less affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management?
I rate the pricing of the solution as eight out of ten.
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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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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management?
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 ...
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What do you like most about Trend Micro Cloud One Container Security?
Vision One is versatile and can be integrated with many SIEMs. You're not limited to only one SIEM, such as Microsoft Sentinel. The API integrations are seamless, and we have all the documentation ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Cloud One Container Security?
The Trend Vision One pricing is reasonable.
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What needs improvement with Trend Micro Cloud One Container Security?
Currently, we must procure and configure the server hardware independently, as we obtain the software separately from Trend Micro. Should they offer an appliance-based solution in the future, it wo...
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Also Known As

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Trend Micro Cloud One , Cloud One Workload Security, Trend Micro Cloud One Container Security, Trend Micro Cloud One Application Security, Cloud One File Storage Security, Cloud One Network Security, Cloud One Conformity
 

Overview

In this era of hybrid work, shadow IT creates an increasingly serious security risk. Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management helps cloud security teams see unknown and unmanaged resources outside the firewall.

Microsoft

Trend Vision One- Cloud Security Security provides comprehensive cloud security, threat protection, and compliance monitoring. Users commend its advanced features, ease of use, and strong performance in keeping digital assets safe. The platform improves efficiency and productivity for organizations while offering excellent customer support.

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