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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Nyotron PARANOID comparison

Microsoft and Nyotron are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3, while Nyotron is ranked #48 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 10.8% mindshare in EPP, compared to Nyotron’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nyotron users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Nyotron PARANOID and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are both powerful security solutions. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint appears more favorable overall due to its richer feature set and positive user reviews on performance and integration.

Features: Nyotron PARANOID is known for its unique threat-agnostic detection technology, robust protection against unknown threats, and competitive pricing. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is highlighted for its comprehensive feature set, including advanced threat analytics, seamless integration with other Microsoft products, and versatile, comprehensive features.

Room for Improvement: Nyotron PARANOID users point out the need for enhanced reporting capabilities, better integration with third-party tools, and improved compatibility. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users suggest improvements in performance on older systems, a more streamlined setup process, and optimization for various environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nyotron PARANOID is reported to have a straightforward deployment process with responsive customer service. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint receives mixed reviews on deployment complexity but benefits from extensive support resources.

Pricing and ROI: Nyotron PARANOID is considered cost-effective with a quicker return on investment. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is seen as more expensive but justified by its extensive features and integration capabilities, resulting in higher perceived value and satisfaction.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
196
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)
Nyotron PARANOID
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
48th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 10.8%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nyotron PARANOID is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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AnuragSrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detailed visibility into threats but the ability to add exceptions needs improvement
One major item for improvement is the ability to add exceptions. We can add some exceptions, but not at the level we need to. The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices. Reporting could also be improved because, at present, we get limited results at times. For example, in an environment with more than 100,000 devices, you may just get 10,000 results when you run a report.
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Abel Browarnik - PeerSpot reviewer
A cost-effective security solution for endpoint protection
The initial setup is complex. It is rare to see an effective endpoint protection system that does not require some effort. It is neither on the cloud nor on-premises. You deploy it on every endpoint or server, irrespective of perimeter. You must use a deployment tool unless you prefer to do it manually on every endpoint or server. We used an automation tool to deploy it. Since we had MSI with us. We had to verify that everything worked, but it didn't take more than two weeks for 1000 endpoints.
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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 aspect lies in its automation capabilities, particularly within security automation."
"DFE organizational security posture has been a positive experience. We're a Microsoft house. It works. Once it's deployed and once it's configured, it works and our clients tend to be happy with it. I haven't really experienced anyone who has been so unsatisfied with the platform that they wanted to go a couple of different directions, that has never happened to me."
"The most important and the most relevant features of Defender for Endpoint are the malware and ransomware protection."
"File protection is the most valuable feature. Antivirus security on the Level OS, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Guard for 2019."
"The most valuable features are that it is flexible, and it is integrated with Microsoft products."
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is extremely stable."
"It's stable."
"Auto-remediation: When the product sees malware, it resolves the issue immediately. This protects the machine."
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"Nyotron protects your users and does not acquire any threat intelligence."
"First of all, it does the job. It prevents harm to the operating system. Also, the visibility it gives to the user and to the administrator is very good."
 

Cons

"The only issue I would say is our mobile endpoints do not have Defender installed for part of them. An additional feature that could be included in the next release is free Copilot."
"If a threat actor comes in, and creates a global administrative account, they can gain access to everything and whitelist then block everything else. Having everything, including Defender, under one brand is like having all of your eggs in one basket."
"Defender's cloud integration could be improved."
"I would like MDE to have the ability to isolate a certain amount of time on the timeline."
"I'm not too sure of its current capabilities, but I'm pretty sure they are doing a good job on Windows and Mac. However, I'm not sure whether they covered Linux. If I remember correctly, Microsoft Defender didn't have anything proper on Linux back then, but if they have improved it from that aspect, it would already be ticking all the boxes."
"If the solution could be integrated more with Defender for Cloud, to be more unified, that would help. It is good now, but even more integration could be done with Defender for Cloud. We see two different portals. If Defender for Endpoint could be ported to the CSPM, Defender for Cloud, that would make things even easier for us."
"Microsoft Defender in the basic form is not very useful for managing the security environment. The free version is not capable of covering the needs of centralized management, EDR, and behavioral analysis. If you don't have the commercial version, you can't have centralized management and set up the policies and other things. Each client is a standalone installation, which is not useful for security in an enterprise model."
"The solution can be more user-friendly."
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"The solution should be available on Linux and other platforms, including mobile platforms such as Android and iOS."
"The main feature that is missing is to have the same solution on servers. Currently it's only protecting the client side, not the server. If they would add the server in the same solution, that would be great."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is high for E5 licenses, but if we go with the E3 license, most of the features are not covered."
"It is within the same range as other products. It is not too expensive, and it is also not cheap. Its price can be better, but, well, it is Microsoft."
"It is free."
"We went for Microsoft Defender once we were informed that it would be part of our Office 365 package. So, we combined the licensing for the OS with Office 365. Yeah. We thought it was a good bargain."
"Compared to ESET, the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is on the higher side."
"I recently switched from education to private business, and all I can say is that private business licensing from Microsoft is not cheap until you hit certain quantities or scale. That does not mean that it is not comparable to other industries. It is similar pricing, but it is still crazy to me how much you pay for a client. I feel it is high, but it is in line with other vendors."
"We sell this product as part of Office 365 and it is not expensive."
"You do not need to pay any additional costs for antivirus and anti-malware solutions for endpoint protection."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
24%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Questions from the Community

How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...
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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...
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What do you like most about Nyotron PARANOID?
Nyotron protects your users and does not acquire any threat intelligence.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nyotron PARANOID?
Users were willing to pay because of the peace of mind that comes with the solution.
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What needs improvement with Nyotron PARANOID?
There was an initial problem, we had to run the system in detection mode rather than prevention mode. The solution should be available on Linux and other platforms, including mobile platforms such ...
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Also Known As

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus
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Overview

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

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PARANOID is a game-changing endpoint protection solution that works seamlessly with your existing endpoint security solutions to create an almost impenetrable defense against even the most sophisticated attacks. Acting as the last line of defense – after threats bypass all perimeter and endpoint security layers – PARANOID protects your data from deletion, exfiltration, encryption, sabotage and more.

Delivering the first-ever OS-Centric Positive Security, PARANOID distinguishes between legitimate activities carried out by a program or user and threatening activities carried out by attacks.

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