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SOC Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jan 20, 2022
Stable solution with good threat intelligence; offers good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "Its threat intelligence feature is beneficial. This solution smoothly integrates with SIEM."
  • "Threat intelligence is one of the most valuable features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint."
  • "Integrating this with third-party systems has some complexity involved."
  • "Integrating this with third-party systems has some complexity involved."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for threat management and pallet management.

What is most valuable?

Threat intelligence is one of the most valuable features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It's one of the key benefits we enjoy from the solution. The built-in Windows protection is another key benefit we like about the solution.

We've also integrated Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with the SIEM, for pallet management. It went smoothly and there were no challenges.

What needs improvement?

An additional feature I'd like to see in the next release is for this product to be more flexible when integrating with third-party systems.

Another feature I'd like to see in this product is the sandbox, particularly a third-party sandbox. This feature will help us give better service.

For how long have I used the solution?

It's been six months since I've started using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution has very good stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft's technical support is good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for this solution was easy, but after the basic configuration, particularly the integration with other tools, there was some struggle initially, but later on, integration went through. Integration with third-party systems had some complexity involved.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Compared to ESET, the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is on the higher side.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated ESET and ArcSight.

What other advice do I have?

Currently, we have not experienced or seen any challenges with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Our customers are mostly medium-sized companies.

My advice to people thinking about implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is that it is good, in relation to Windows, but if they want to have a holistic product in relation to Linux and other systems, they need to consider other products.

I'm rating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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Program Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jan 18, 2022
Simple installation, reliable, but reporting could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The scalability is good."
  • "If you have a mid-sized organization, the solution works well."
  • "The reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features."
  • "The reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is used for protection against threats.

What needs improvement?

The reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good.

What about the implementation team?

My team did the implementation of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This solution is part of an enterprise license we have.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

There are a lot of other products on the market that have better features.

What other advice do I have?

If you have a mid-sized organization, the solution works well. However, in a large size organization, there are challenges.

I rate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Administrator at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 14, 2021
Free antivirus solution with basic protection but has limited features
Pros and Cons
  • "It's effective against most types of infection, and the firewall is perfect for protection."
  • "The most valuable feature is that it is easy to use; the solution is already there when you load Windows."
  • "The solution could be more friendly for end-users, with different type of scans or scheduled scans for it."
  • "One area where the product could be improved is that I don't think it can be used all by itself, if you are working with a business."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is as an end-user solution. It helps protect the computer against viruses and malware. It has a firewall option and offers basic protection for an end-user and a home user. If you are a home user, it's a very good solution for you.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it is easy to use; the solution is already there when you load Windows. It's effective against most types of infection, and the firewall is perfect for protection.

What needs improvement?

One area where the product could be improved is that I don't think it can be used all by itself, if you are working with a business. If you are using the laptop as a business, you need to add an extra protection with this solution.

The solution could be more friendly for end-users, with different type of scans or scheduled scans for it. The antivirus database update could be a cloud protection instead of waiting for the database to be updated every now and then.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since it launched, around 2014.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and working fine for me. I haven't faced any problem with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had a crash or problem with Microsoft Defender, so I haven't needed to contact the support.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is a Windows feature, so it's already there when I launch the operating system.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is free with Windows.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution a seven out of ten. As it's a free solution, it doesn't have a lot of features like paid versions. If you are a home user or don't have a paid version of any other antivirus, Defender will be fine for you.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1396728 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 7, 2021
Useful for threat protection; Stable and scalable solution
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable. Currently, we have 600,000 users in our organization."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is useful for the protection of your business information and threat prevention."
  • "The deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows 10 is not quite so straightforward. This could be made easier."
  • "The deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows 10 is not quite so straightforward. This could be made easier."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is useful for the protection of your business information and threat prevention.

What needs improvement?

The deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows 10 is not quite so straightforward. This could be made easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for four years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I am satisfied with the stability of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable. Currently, we have 600,000 users in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted the technical support. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The company pays for the license so I do not know much about that. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Top 5
Dec 7, 2021
In terms of the installation, ease of use, and user interface, it's been great so far
Pros and Cons
  • "In terms of the installation, ease of use, and user interface, Defender has been great so far."
  • "In terms of the installation, ease of use, and user interface, Defender has been great so far."
  • "I think Microsoft needs to improve some of the security aspects of Defender. The email part, in particular, needs to be improved in terms of security effectiveness."
  • "I think Microsoft needs to improve some of the security aspects of Defender. The email part, in particular, needs to be improved in terms of security effectiveness."

What is most valuable?

In terms of the installation, ease of use, and user interface, Defender has been great so far.  

What needs improvement?

I think Microsoft needs to improve some of the security aspects of Defender. 
The email part, in particular, needs to be improved in terms of security effectiveness.

For how long have I used the solution?

We started using Defender just this year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

So far, we haven't had any issues, and we're using it for the server right now.

How was the initial setup?

Installing Defender is straightforward. One person from our security team is enough to deploy and manage it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's a yearly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I will rate Microsoft Defender eight out of 10 for now, but we need to evaluate it more, especially the virus detection, which still isn't proven. I think we need to evaluate it first. 
Yes. I wouldn't recommend it for end-users who already have a more capable antivirus solution. But if someone would like to try in a small environment, we can recommend Defender security.

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Cyber Security Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Real User
Dec 6, 2021
Stable, easy to use, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it comes with the package, so there is no additional installation of third-party software. It's also easy to use."
  • "The most valuable feature is that it comes with the package, so there is no additional installation of third-party software, and it's also easy to use."
  • "Microsoft Defender could be improved with features more like the McAfee ePO. It would be better if I had a console to get all the information for my endpoints. Maybe this is too much for it, but it would be better if it could handle those non-signature-based malicious codes or viruses."
  • "Microsoft Defender could be improved with features more like the McAfee ePO. It would be better if I had a console to get all the information for my endpoints."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this solution is endpoint protection. In general, we use it to protect our devices, rather than using third-party software. 

This solution is deployed on-prem. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it comes with the package, so there is no additional installation of third-party software. It's also easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Defender could be improved with features more like the McAfee ePO. It would be better if I had a console to get all the information for my endpoints. Maybe this is too much for it, but it would be better if it could handle those non-signature-based malicious codes or viruses. In the future, more and more non-signature-based activities or viruses will appear, which you can see in the market with software like CrowdStrike or other products that target non-signature-based attacks. 

There are two groups: one is signature, which means that people know it, and the other is non-signature, which means that these are abnormal activities unknown to people. If Defender could also handle those non-signature-based attacks or abnormal activities, it would be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for one or two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is quite stable. In our opinion, it's similar to those signature-based antivirus software, and almost at the same level. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are about five or six users of Microsoft Defender in my organization, because we are not very big. Other people and other teams like to have different end device software. 

How are customer service and support?

We have a support contract with Microsoft, so we have a ticket system where we can pass questions to them. These things are handled by the help desk people, though, not me. 

How was the initial setup?

It's not difficult to install Microsoft Defender. I don't remember how much time it took, but the process is easy. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay a yearly license for Microsoft Defender. We also have a support contract with them. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I wish that Microsoft Defender had a feature like McAfee's ePO, where I could have a console to get all the information for my endpoints. I also evaluated CrowdStrike because it can target non-signature-based attacks.  

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Defender an eight out of ten. I would recommend it to others, but it depends on whether they have their own policy for deploying antivirus products. It's good for some users who have some preferences—who need to follow their security policy or who have some budgeting issues. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Nov 24, 2021
One of the best antiviruses on the market that's straightforward to set up and quick to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "It's one of the best antiviruses on the market."
  • "The product can be used for organizations that use Microsoft as their primary security defender and need zero-day threat protection."
  • "The solution could be even more secure and provide an even higher level of security."
  • "The solution could be even more secure and provide an even higher level of security."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for cloud security. It was used for threat detection and endpoint to endpoint.

The product can be used for organizations that use Microsoft as their primary security defender and need zero-day threat protection. It's good for companies that want to make sure there are no threats or attacks on their information.

What is most valuable?

It's one of the best antiviruses on the market.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be even more secure and provide an even higher level of security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for more than two months at this point.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have a team of up to four or five people that use the solution.

How are customer service and support?

I've never contacted technical support or worked with them on any issues. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very straightforward and the deployment is quick as well. 

While I recall the deployment not taking too much time, I don't remember the exact amount, as it was already installed by my team here. It was likely less than ten minutes.

You only need roughly four people, at a maximum, to install the solution. You need one good manager and four or five engineers.

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the installation process myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

In order to use the solution, a base subscription is required.

What other advice do I have?

We are always using the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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it_user1690677 - PeerSpot reviewer
Subject Matter Expert at Vision Software
Real User
Oct 20, 2021
Provides malware and ransomware protection and scales easily
Pros and Cons
  • "The most important and the most relevant features of Defender for Endpoint are the malware and ransomware protection."
  • "With its intelligence and tools over cloud infrastructure, it's a good product."
  • "I would like to see the next generation of the tool improved to work with other operating systems, like Linux."
  • "I would like to see the next generation of the tool improved to work with other operating systems, like Linux."

What is our primary use case?

It's used to protect endpoints and, for some customers, it is used to deploy Microsoft 365 suite features. Most of our clients are medium-sized businesses.

What is most valuable?

The most important and the most relevant features of Defender for Endpoint are the malware and ransomware protection.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the next generation of the tool improved to work with other operating systems, like Linux.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have had about a year's worth of experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. I am a subject matter expert for a Microsoft partner in Colombia. We develop portfolios and solutions for our customers that need Microsoft products in their infrastructure. My role deals with the architecture of solutions.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I don't recall any issues with the solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It scales easily.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had to use technical support for the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The setup depends on the customer, but it is generally simple.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Some customers have the licensing of the suite and have all infrastructure prepared for the installation and deployment. But in some cases, when customers haven't deployed the solution and don't have licenses, it can be expensive to start from scratch.

What other advice do I have?

Customers haven't given us any feedback about difficulties with the solution. With its intelligence and tools over cloud infrastructure, it's a good product. We are developing some use cases and projects for customers with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It is good for us.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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