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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Purview eDiscovery and Varonis Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The tool has been beneficial. Some of our previous users left the organization without sharing the information they had at a personal level. This information was related to the organization, and they didn't disclose it. Thanks to the product, it's easy for me to search and find out what communication a specific user has done, whether it's from SharePoint or any other platform. With Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, we can easily retrieve and restore this data.""The machine learning wasn't half bad. I really like that part. I thought it was novel. It pretty much automated it, once you trained the model.""I think eDiscovery Premium has made dealing with data from Teams much more accessible than any other platform."

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"Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system.""The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment."

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Cons
"I see two significant challenges with many of my clients. One is that there are some functionality gaps compared to specialized tools in the legal industry, like a legal hold tool or a document review tool. They have features that Purview eDiscovery lacks. Those gaps create a situation where I almost have to do things twice. I need to collect all my data in eDiscovery and ship it to another platform to complete the review.""Purview eDiscovery works, but it's not entirely perfect. There were times when search results would get hung up or error codes would be presented and we'd have to contact Microsoft to get that sorted out.""Microsoft Purview eDiscovery should be cheaper."

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"The product is very complicated."

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  • "In the positions that I've had through contracting over the years, I've heard talk of it being overpriced and underperforming compared to its competitors."
  • "Microsoft Purview eDiscovery comes as part of Microsoft 365 licenses."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool has been beneficial. Some of our previous users left the organization without sharing the information they had at a personal level. This information was related to the organization, and they… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Purview eDiscovery comes as part of Microsoft 365 licenses.
    Top Answer:Microsoft Purview eDiscovery should be cheaper.
    Top Answer:The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's update process is not easy as compared to other tools.
    Top Answer:We use the product for auditing, and keeping track of shares. It ensures proper access control and monitors file creation, access by relevant users, and productivity analytics.
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    Overview

    Efficiently respond to legal matters or internal investigations with intelligent capabilities that reduce data to only what’s relevant. Discover data where it lives. Discover and collect data in place, within your Microsoft Purview boundary. Manage workflows efficiently. Streamline your eDiscovery process with an end-to-end workflow from one platform. Accelerate your process. Get insights quickly with built-in capabilities, reducing review time and costs.

    To learn more about our solution, ask questions, and share feedback, join our Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Community.

    Varonis Platform is a comprehensive data security and analytics solution that helps organizations protect their critical data from insider threats and cyberattacks. Its primary use case is to provide visibility and control over data access, usage, and permissions across multiple platforms and environments. 

    The most valuable functionality is its ability to analyze and monitor data activity in real-time, identify abnormal behavior, and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks. It uses machine learning algorithms to detect and alert users to suspicious activities, such as data exfiltration, privilege abuse, and ransomware attacks. 

    This platform enables organizations to understand and manage their data risks effectively. It helps prevent data breaches, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with various data protection regulations. By leveraging increased visibility into data usage, organizations make informed decisions regarding access controls and permissions, minimizing the potential for data leakage or unauthorized access. 

    Moreover, Varonis Platform improves incident response and investigation capabilities by providing detailed audit trails and forensics capabilities. It helps organizations quickly identify the source of a security incident, understand its impact, and take appropriate actions to remediate the situation. 

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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is ranked 3rd in eDiscovery with 3 reviews while Varonis Platform is ranked 23rd in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 2 reviews. Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is rated 7.0, while Varonis Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Purview eDiscovery writes "It has improved visibility and simplified data review, but it lacks many features found in specialized tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Varonis Platform writes "Offers visibility and helps to keep track of access ". Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is most compared with Google Vault, Microsoft Purview, Veritas Enterprise Vault.cloud, Microsoft Sentinel and Smarsh eDiscovery, whereas Varonis Platform is most compared with Microsoft Purview, BigID, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Veritas Data Insight and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

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