We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender for Identity and Silverfort based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: Microsoft Defender for Identity offers bidirectional sync capabilities, customized detection rules, and integration with other Defender components. On the other hand, Silverfort excels in multi-factor authentication with real-time alerts and support for various authentication methods. Microsoft Defender for Identity has areas of weakness in managing access controls, remediation, on-premise integration, false positives, administrative interface, and threat intelligence. Meanwhile, Silverfort could enhance its user interface, third-party tool integration, documentation, pricing, and customer support.
Service and Support: According to user feedback, Microsoft Defender for Identity is a reliable and effective security solution, while Silverfort is praised for its ease of use and excellent customer support.
Pricing: While Microsoft Defender for Identity has a standard licensing fee with no extra costs, Silverfort's pricing can vary widely depending on the product, features, and vendor. Additionally, setup costs for Silverfort can vary based on the complexity and level of support needed. Licensing may also differ, with Microsoft Defender for Identity included in E3 or E5 licenses, while Silverfort may require annual or monthly subscriptions.
ROI: Microsoft Defender for Identity has been effective in preventing incidents and saving time on management, while Silverfort provides a strong return on investment by securing important assets and decreasing the likelihood of data breaches. Additionally, Silverfort aids in ensuring compliance with regulations.
Comparison Results: Microsoft Defender for Identity is the preferred option for identity security, as it offers comprehensive threat protection, bidirectional sync capabilities, and integration with other Defender components. It also has excellent security monitoring capabilities, and customizable detection rules, and is more user-friendly. While Silverfort is reliable for multi-factor authentication, it can be expensive, has limited reporting capabilities, and has a confusing user interface.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity is ranked 1st in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) with 13 reviews while Silverfort is ranked 12th in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). Microsoft Defender for Identity is rated 9.0, while Silverfort is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Identity writes "Offers robust protection from insider threats, but the customer support is poor". On the other hand, Microsoft Defender for Identity is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID Protection, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Entra Verified ID, Splunk User Behavior Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel, whereas Silverfort is most compared with Cisco Duo, Microsoft Entra ID, Preempt, Microsoft Entra ID Protection and Delinea Authentication Service.
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