Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) comparison

Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Ranking in Container Management

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (7th), Container Security (4th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (4th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (4th), Compliance Management (3rd)

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform...

Ranking in Container Management

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

Vibhor Goel

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Deutsche Börse

A single tool for complete visibility and addressing security gaps

Currently, issues are structured in Microsoft Defender for Cloud at severity levels of high, critical, or warning, but these severity levels are not always right. For example, Microsoft might consider a port being open as critical, but that might not be the case for our company. Similarly, it might suggest closing some management ports, but you might need them to be able to log in, so the severity levels for certain things can be improved. Even though Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a way to temporarily disable certain alerts or notifications without affecting our security score, it would be better to have more granularized control over these recommendations. Currently, we cannot even disable certain alerts or notifications. There should be an automated mechanism to design Azure policies based on the recommendations, possibly with AI integration. Instead of an engineer having to write a policy to fix security gaps, which is very time-consuming, there should be an inbuilt capability to auto-remediate everything and have proper control in place. Additionally, enabling Defender for Cloud at the resource group level, rather than only at the subscription level, would be beneficial.

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Rami Varis

Key Account Manager at Sofor

Simplifies management for continuous operations with seamless setup and maintenance

The platform is easy to set up, maintain, and update. It is easier to manage compared to other solutions and allows for running in a stable environment. The web-scale platform enables easy scalability, providing value for both enterprise-level and medium-sized companies. It helps businesses solve management and stability challenges in Kubernetes environments.

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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 most valuable features are the security recommendations provided by Defender for Cloud."

"The solution is up-to-date with the latest updates and identified threats."

"The solution's robust security posture is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature is the recommendations provided on how to improve security. It has made the cloud environment more secure, thanks to all the recommendations we can get."

"The solution is very easy to deploy."

"The solution's coordinated detection and response across devices and identities is impressive because it is complete."

"I have not experienced any difficulties or issues with the stability of Microsoft Defender for Cloud."

"I would rate Microsoft Defender for Cloud a nine out of 10."

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"The platform is easy to set up, maintain, and update."

"The platform is stable."

Cons

"Azure's system could be more on point like AWS support. For example, if I have an issue with AWS, I create a support ticket, then I get a call or a message. With Azure support, you raise a ticket, and somebody calls back depending on their availability and the priority, which might not align with your business priority."

"The remediation process could be improved."

"I rate Microsoft support five out of 10. It gets better once you're escalated past the first and second levels. It's difficult to get the necessary support when tickets are first opened."

"I felt that there was disconnection in terms of understanding the UI. The communication for moving from the old UI to the new UI could be improved. It was a bit awkward."

"No possibility to write or edit any capability."

"For Kubernetes, I was using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). To see that whatever is getting deployed into AKS goes through the correct checks and balances in terms of affinities and other similar aspects and follows all the policies, we had to use a product called Stackrox. At a granular level, the built-in policies were good for Kubernetes, but to protect our containers from a coding point of view, we had to use a few other products. For example, from a programming point of view, we were using Checkmarx for static code analysis. For CIS compliance, there are no CIS benchmarks for AKS. So, we had to use other plugins to see that the CIS benchmarks are compliant. There are CIS benchmarks for Kubernetes on AWS and GCP, but there are no CIS benchmarks for AKS. So, Azure Security Center fell short from the regulatory compliance point of view, and we had to use one more product. We ended up with two different dashboards. We had Azure Security Center, and we had Stackrox that had its own dashboard. The operations team and the security team had to look at two dashboards, and they couldn't get an integrated piece. That's a drawback of Azure Security Center. Azure Security Center should provide APIs so that we can integrate its dashboard within other enterprise dashboards, such as the PowerBI dashboard. We couldn't get through these aspects, and we ended up giving Reader security permission to too many people, which was okay to some extent, but when we had to administer the users for the Stackrox portal and Azure Security Center, it became painful."

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

"Early on, the lack of transparency is a challenge. Microsoft does not tell you the cost when they launch something."

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"There are some limitations with the non-air gap version as it requires complete internet access, which poses restrictions due to government regulations."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is a consideration, but we strive to keep costs low by enabling only necessary services."

"Microsoft Defender for Cloud is pricey, especially for Kubernetes clusters."

"The pricing and licensing of Microsoft Defender for Cloud have been good for us. We appreciate the licensing approach based on employee count rather than a big enterprise license."

"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 are improvements that have to be made to the licensing. Currently, for servers, it has to be done by grouping the servers on a single subscription... We don't have an option whereby, if all those resources are in one subscription, we can have each of the individual servers subject to different planning."

"Azure Defender is definitely pricey, but their competitors cost about the same. For example, a Palo Alto solution is the same price per endpoint, but the ground strikes cost a bit more than Azure Defender. Still, it's pricey for a company like ours. Maybe well-established organizations can afford it, but it might be too costly for a startup."

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

"The pricing is very difficult because every type of Defender for Cloud has its own metrics and pricing. If you have Cloud for Key Vault, the pricing is different than it is for storage. Every type has its own pricing list and rules."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Energy/Utilities Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

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...

What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The entire Defender Suite is tightly coupled, integrated, and collaborative.

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

The cost is generally reasonable. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Plan 2 costs $15 per server, per month. For a normal customer with ten to twenty servers, the cost is about $300 per month, which is a...

What needs improvement with Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)?

I lack the technical knowledge to identify specific areas of improvement. However, I wonder whether all software currently used by companies supports Nutanix Kubernetes Platform or if they need alt...

What is your primary use case for Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)?

Customers use Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) ( /products/nutanix-kubernetes-platform-nkp-reviews ) to manage the Kubernetes ( /products/kubernetes-reviews ) platform, providing ease of managemen...

What advice do you have for others considering Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)?

I would rate the platform nine out of ten. My expertise in sales limits my technical evaluation capabilities, but based on research, it earns a high score.

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

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

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) offers a comprehensive solution for managing Kubernetes environments, catering to complex enterprise requirements with robust functionality and ease of use.

NKP delivers an integrated approach to deploying, managing, and scaling Kubernetes clusters. It simplifies operations with features that enhance scalability, security, and efficiency. By offering seamless integration with existing infrastructure, it eases the transition to a cloud-native ecosystem, enabling enterprises to leverage Kubernetes to its fullest potential.

What are the most important features of NKP?

Automated Operations: Streamlines cluster management by automating routine tasks.
Security and Compliance: Offers advanced features to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
Scalability: Easily scales resources to meet growing demands.
Unified Management: Provides a single interface for managing on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes environments.
Integrated Monitoring: Offers built-in tools for continuous monitoring and performance optimization.

What benefits or ROI should you look for in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs through automation and streamlined processes.
Improved Agility: Enhances development speed and response to market changes.
Resource Optimization: Maximizes resource usage through efficient management.
Enhanced Security: Protects data and applications with robust security features.
Lower Time to Market: Accelerates deployment of applications and services.

NKP finds application in industries ranging from healthcare to finance, where reliable and scalable infrastructure is critical. In healthcare, it aids in managing sensitive data with strict compliance requirements. The finance sector benefits from its ability to securely handle large volumes of transactions while ensuring high availability.

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Sample Customers

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

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)