Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Offi...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
1st
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (1st)
Microsoft Defender Threat I...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
14th
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is 13.5%, down from 22.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is 1.8%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
Unique Categories:
Email Security
13.8%
Microsoft Security Suite
1.9%
Threat Intelligence Platforms
1.8%
 

Featured Reviews

SR
Nov 28, 2023
Stops evolving threats and offers peace of mind
We use the solution for wireless scanning, reporting, and monitoring.  The product is not resource-intensive.  The tool's most valuable feature is virus scanning, which has saved us from malware and ransomware.  We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend.  I have been using the product…
Siddhant  Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
May 3, 2024
The intuitive user interface and reporting are positive features
We employ this solution within our Office 365 environment, focusing primarily on email security through features like application guard, safe attachments, and safe URLs. This setup significantly aids our cybersecurity operations, helping us mitigate various threats. The team is designing a couple…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable feature is its performance."
"Defender is a SaaS platform, so it offers more flexibility. Managing the permissions is easier. The solution's automated detection and response features are scalable."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has improved my organization's security. It makes it easier to manage the infrastructure without the help of third-party applications."
"One of the best features of the tool is its capability to aggregate insights from different workloads, basically from the Office 365 and endpoints part."
"It gives us visibility into threats and, for endpoints, it helps us to prioritize threats. We used to have a lack of visibility, but now our time to detect and respond has decreased."
"Some of the valuable features on the email side are anti-phishing, anti-malware, and Safe Links."
"The product's scalability is good."
"Our customers are satisfied with Defender for 365 because Microsoft products are easy to use and customize to meet the client's needs. Everything is in one place, so we can adjust policies as needed for phishing, DLP, ATP, or any other security features that our clients want to apply."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
"The solution is one suite covering everything from email protection to threat intelligence and vulnerability scanning."
"They have a very transparent roadmap for the product."
"The solution blocks incoming threats on the local PC or any cloud-based threats."
"I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to provide threat detection and protection simultaneously."
"It is very scalable. There are approximately 2,000 endpoints and up to 200 servers in our company."
"Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence assesses machines for vulnerabilities and gives remediations."
 

Cons

"They have moved features from one console to another. Things have been moved around in the interface and it takes me time to find where certain features are."
"This product's effectiveness could be improved, in terms of detecting unwanted spam or even malware between the emails, compared to other products."
"There is room for improvement with the UI."
"There's room for improvement regarding the time frame for retrieving emails."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should be more proactive."
"The visibility for the weaknesses in the system and unauthorized access can be improved."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365's Mac functionality requires improvement to deliver the same level of protection found on Windows devices."
"The GUI is sometimes slow to fetch the device report and could be improved."
"There could be a better notification system."
"One area that can be improved is reducing false positives."
"I would like for there to be extra confirmation that there aren't viruses. Even if the virus detection software is always running there could be hidden applications that are using the computer."
"The software is expensive."
"The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"There could be AI functionality included for features like reporting and dashboard preparation."
"Technical support could be a bit better."
"I would like to see more AI features and capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is very expensive."
"Compared to other brands, Microsoft Defender for Office 365's pricing is competitive."
"From the pricing point of view, like any other product in the market, there is scope for negotiation."
"The license is expensive because the cost is based on the number of users."
"Microsoft Defender is expensive. I typically recommend it only if clients have the budget. Otherwise, I would suggest an alternative."
"The solution saves money so we have seen a return on investment."
"It's a user-base subscription."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is an add-on to the Office license. Many customers are purchasing this solution."
"Microsoft's pricing structure involves annual fees."
"The product is a part of my Microsoft 365 subscription, so there is no additional cost. It is cost-effective."
"They offer two license plans: Microsoft Defender for endpoints and Microsoft Defender for businesses."
"I use the product's default version, which is a free one and not the licensed version."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"The product has multiple subscription models."
"I rate the product's price a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable and not very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Educational Organization
10%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of various email campaigns, pinpointing where they emanate from, and identifying the indi...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
While Microsoft Defender for Office 365 necessitates pricier E3 or E5 subscriptions, the extensive functionality offered by these licenses across various Microsoft products justifies the investment.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a very good solution that allows you to use a single port or tool to control everything happening with your organization's different cloud applications. Configu...
What do you like most about Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
It just runs in the background. I don't have to worry about, making sure it's Intelligence. So, you know, this kind of makes it very easy, have to worry about installing. It is easy to use.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
I would like to see more frequent updates, which is always better for security because of daily threats.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
The product helps us monitor business devices for authentication and response on all endpoints, servers, passwords, and plans.
 

Also Known As

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
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