Microsoft Defender XDR Reviews

We mainly use this solution for security reasons. We use it for the complete stack of email security so we don't have to use a third-party tool, and we use the extended security features that are included in M365, like sandboxing.

The solution is deployed on the Azure cloud. We're a cloud-only company, so we only deploy cloud workloads, but we also have customers with legacy systems. If we're not able to migrate them to Azure, Defender for the server can be deployed on-premise.

The solution is deployed across Germany in four regions: Munich, Cologne, Bremen, and Hamburg. However, most people work from home.

There are about 50 endpoint users, but we have customers with thousands of users. We focus on customers with a thousand seats or more.

We use the entire M365 E5 license for everything that's going on in the M365 world. We try to accomplish everything we need with Microsoft products.

It was very easy to integrate the solutions. We integrated them so we could have an overall good view of our assets. The installation was fully automated via Intune.

Overall, the solution has decreased our time to detect and respond. If there is any issue, it's not complicated to get the information we need and respond quickly. We offer managed services to some customers, and we have a very clear view of what's going on in their security environments.

One of our main focuses is IT security. This solution has a huge impact on how we use tools and what we do in IT.

One of the biggest points is that Defender is included in the license. It's integrated fully into the M365 world. There's no need to have a third party, which is more complex and includes additional costs. Especially because we're partners, it's very good to have 100 free licenses. We're able to distribute all the information to our customers and integrate it into our projects in a very streamlined way.

We saw all of these benefits instantly. It's different with customers because they are often heterogeneous in the software they use. There's a little bit of explaining and promoting, but it's a huge benefit for most of our customers when they understand that they can have a centralized view of all these security topics. If we are able to deploy the solution to new customers, the benefits are realized in about six months because we have to train them and implement all of the security.

The solution helps with finding high alerts. I wouldn't say it helps with automation because we are piping the problem into the Jira automation, so our managed service kicks in. I would say that it's half-automated.

It helps save time when it comes to the operation and receiving information because we don't have to skip around with different products and customer situations.

This solution enabled our security operations. The legacy approach, in which the tools are in place and someone occasionally checks them, is not secure as it's meant to be today. 

It eliminates the need to look at multiple dashboards and gives us one XDR dashboard. The consolidated dashboard helps our customers get a faster view, which wasn't possible with the former solution.

The solution's threat intelligence helps us prepare for potential threats before they hit and to take proactive steps. Our security team is able to work well with it, and a lot of information is getting to our internal users. We distribute everything we learn to our customers.

Sentinel enables us to ingest data from our entire ecosystem because we're cloud-only, so there is no other architecture to monitor.

I would say the logging and analyzers are about 80% of our security operations. The ability to have a clear view of the security information is a big win. For legacy implementations, it's normal to have the security installed but not be able to monitor, detect anything, or get the information to the right people.

For the most part, Sentinel enables us to investigate threats and respond holistically from one place. Today, there are different views, different websites, and different portals to use in order to drill down and get to the real problem. It's a good starting point.

I like the easy integration and advanced possibilities. We can implement it at customer sites in a few clicks, but we can also dive deep and drill down to extended features. There's a very good starting point to get into this product and all the features from Defender. We use Plan 1 for email security because it's a common vector for phishing and attacks. The Plan 2 version goes more into advanced features and logging, which we also use for our internal security operations center.

The solutions work natively together to deliver coordinated detection and response across our environment by about 80%. There should be something to get a consolidated view, which doesn't exist at the moment. We have a known tool in place to consolidate all the information into one view for us. That would be a perfect function to have in the future.

I have more than 15 years of experience in IT security, so I have a very good understanding of the tools we need for a use case. I think the documentation helps us and all of our customers comprehend the product. For cloud products, it's normal that something new today is almost outdated tomorrow. Company-wide, we have a very good view of all these products, and we're very firm in deploying them.

I would like more of the features in Defender for 365 to be included in the smaller licenses. Even if I buy a small license and don't need everything, security shouldn't be a question. Security is one of the main aspects of all projects from our side, so it would be nice to have more features in the smaller licenses.

I would also like a more aesthetically pleasing dashboard. For German customers, it's important that the solution is in German. Multi-language support should be in all the features if possible. In many projects, we want to use digital signatures on emails. It would be perfect to have better integration of digital signing in a standard way.

In the last few months, the dashboard changed very often. When they restructure it, it's a little bit painful. Otherwise, the technology is very helpful.

The visibility into threats could be better. For the last six months, getting information from the access points has been difficult. However, the newest version fits very well. It's easy if you've found the right spot to view what's happening.

For legacy organizations or legacy customers, I would say it's possible to save time, but time-saving isn't always the best with security because it needs to be deployed and managed.

It can be installed quickly, but it takes time to check out false positives, have everything in place, and train each end user.

We have been using this solution for five years since our company started. The solution had a different name, but we have been using it since it's been available. We use company-wide E5 licenses.

The solution is stable.

We haven't had any scalability problems.

I haven't had a lot of contact with technical support.

For my personal project, I used many other legacy projects, but not at my company. We aren't selling anything other than the new Microsoft solution at the moment.

The solution doesn't require any maintenance.

We have seen ROI in project situations because we removed legacy email gateways and legacy antivirus on-premise solutions.

I would like to have more security features in the lower licenses because not every customer is able to buy E5 licenses. The bundling isn't always easy for our customers to understand. Compared to other tools, it's a good price.

I would rate this solution as eight out of ten. 

My advice to those who are looking to implement this solution is to get help from the right company so you can use the solution properly.

Defender helps us prioritize threats, but I would say it's a combination of all the information that we're getting from the internet and from other resources.

To a security colleague who says it's better to go with a best-of-breed strategy rather than a single vendor security suite, I would say that it depends on the customer. If someone has their own VSOCK implemented and many security guys on board, then maybe best-of-breed is what they need. 

If someone is a classic customer who doesn't know a lot about security, then they should stick to a one-vendor strategy.

We are using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for identity and email security, safe links, etc.

It works as an antivirus, and it also works for any behavioral issues in a particular machine. It protects all the applications from any vulnerability. It works in both ways. It works for vulnerability management and also for the EDR part. Earlier, we had Qualys for vulnerability management, but Microsoft Defender takes care of both. It provides information about how vulnerable a machine is, and it also takes care of the antivirus and behavioral issues in a particular machine due to some threats or any unwanted applications installed.

It helps us manage vulnerabilities. If there are any vulnerabilities in a machine due to a lack of patches or end-of-life software installed on the machine, it gives us the report. After seeing the report, we can fix those vulnerabilities by uninstalling the vulnerable applications or by patching them.

It takes care of the antivirus part. The signatures are constantly getting updated related to new viruses. It covers any identity-related issues or device-specific issues. It covers the MITRE framework. If any threat or risk is present in our environment, it takes care of that and then tells us that these are the issues that we need to work on. After we get the alerts, we do the investigation and remediation.

It provides unified identity and access management. You can create role-based access. You can create policies based on different risk levels. You can also trigger password resets. There are a lot of capabilities that are built in. You can also create conditional access (CA) policies. If any vulnerable application is installed on a device, you do not want that device to be connected to your network, you can create conditional access policies. It will first check whether the integrity of the device is as per your organization's requirements. If it is compliant, then only that device will be allowed to connect to your network. The same goes for identity. If MFA is enabled in your environment, the users will be allowed to connect only if their accounts have MFA enabled. Otherwise, the access is blocked. You can automate such things.

It is important that identity and access management are included in Microsoft Defender rather than needing an additional solution. Nowadays, you see a lot of phishing emails and unsecure links being forwarded to user accounts. In Microsoft Defender, we have secure links and safe links. Once enabled, if any malicious link is sent to a user account, when the user clicks on a link, it immediately checks whether it is safe to access. If it is found to be malicious, it is immediately blocked. If a user mistakenly clicks on a link, the risk state is changed automatically in the web portal. If you have a conditional policy in place, the access is blocked for that user. Even if the attackers have access, they will not be able to do anything. In today's scenario, it is pretty important to have these in place.

As of now, the integration part is pretty limited to Microsoft products. However, by using Sentinel, which is a SIEM solution, you can integrate other products.

It stops the lateral movement of advanced attacks like ransomware or business email compromise. You can create lateral movement policies, and you also can create high-risk users or high-risk devices. You can have customized policies for them. You can create different policies, and the alerts triggered from those devices or users are put into high severity so that you can take immediate action.

You get the telemetry of any attack observed by Microsoft Defender. You can see everything from the starting point till the remediation steps automatically taken by Microsoft Defender. The investigations can be found easily. They are pretty detailed. Everything is there in the portal.

It has the ability to adapt to evolving threats. Threat intelligence is embedded in the portal itself for new threats, technologies, ransomware, or malware. All the latest threats are automatically handled by Microsoft Defender. Remediation is also automatically available.

It saves time. There is automatic remediation, and there are playbooks that you can configure. You can automate the remediation steps that you have already tried on a particular machine. If you want to suppress some of the alerts, you can create suppression rules so that your team does not spend time investigating them. Playbooks, automatic remediation, and suppression of similar alerts save a lot of time.

Vulnerability management is valuable. We had a different product for vulnerability management. We were using Qualys for that, but after we got Microsoft Defender, we also got the vulnerability management part. It is embedded in the portal itself. We do not have to look into another solution or tool. We did not have to install any additional sensor which reduces the overhead and does not affect the machine's capability. With the same sensor, we get the vulnerability report and threat report. We also get to know any risks and issues related to malware and other things.

The portal is quite user-friendly. There is integration with Office, Intune, and other products from the same portal. From there, we can see which policies are installed on a particular machine. We also can manage devices, groups, and tagging. For a different set of teams or departments, we can create different device groups. Based on the teams and their work portfolio, we can create different policies. It is quite handy, whereas with the Qualys solution, the portal was quite cluttered. To find a particular option, we had to look at many options, whereas Microsoft Defender is quite user-friendly.

We are also getting all the reports by using the same sensor. It is light on the machines as well. It consumes less resources than other solutions available in the market.

It is evolving. We are seeing new advancements and integrations. They have integrated Copilot, so going forward, we can take the AI advantage. It will be quite easy for us to run any queries. These are the advantages that I see in Microsoft Defender in comparison to others.

The patching capability should be there. Patching is something that you cannot do even though you see the vulnerabilities present in your environment. For patching, you have to depend on another solution.

Other than that, there are still limitations in creating device groups. You can create tags, but these tags are based on limited options. There are only a few categories based on which you can create a tag or device group. If there are other conditions that you want to put, such as creating a group based on the application installed on a particular machine, you cannot do that. There are some shortcomings. Also, if you want to whitelist a particular application for a set of groups, you cannot do that. We had an incident where we wanted to whitelist a particular application that was getting blocked by Microsoft Defender, but we were not able to create those groups. We were not able to whitelist the application for some of the devices. We had to whitelist it for the whole environment, which we did not want to do.

It only has pre-built dashboards. You cannot create customized dashboards. They have a set of dashboards, but they are not customizable.

We can create reports using KQL, but it is hard to create customized reports using KQL. You get a CSV, but you need to use Power BI or another reporting product to create the report. The other products available in the market give you customized dashboards, customized reporting, and customized workflows. This is pending in Microsoft Defender.

I have been working with this solution for 1.5 years.

It is a Microsoft product. It is similar to any other Microsoft product in terms of stability. They do change the name and other functionalities, but it is pretty much similar to any other Microsoft product.

It is pretty scalable. It does not stop you anywhere.

I am working in an MNC. We have more than 6,000 people.

It depends upon the license that you have. They have a different set of licenses based on which you get support. It depends on the support packages you have purchased.

It is very easy to raise a request. They have a portal. From there, you can create a ticket by email or by chat. The response is based on the support package that you have. If you have premium support, you can get a response in minutes. 

In my previous organization, I worked with Palo Alto XDR. In this organization, we had McAfee, which is a signature-based solution. Microsoft Defender is more advanced than McAfee. It is EDR-based, whereas McAfree was signature-based. It was based on the signatures related to a particular threat or virus. It was handling threat prevention, but behavioral analysis and other functionalities that you see in EDRs were not there. We wanted to move to a behavioral-based antivirus solution. That is why we opted for Microsoft Defender.

Microsoft Defender also enabled us to discontinue the Qualys solution. It has many capabilities related to vulnerability management. They are available out of the box, but patching is something that is missing. For patching, you need to use Intune, whereas, in Qualys, you can also do patching, so patching is something that is missing in Microsoft Defender. However, Microsoft Defender is very good for the assessment of vulnerabilities.

You also get visibility of the devices that are still not onboarded to Microsoft Defender. You have something called Device Discovery in Microsoft Defender. Once enabled, you can get details of all the machines that still do not have Defender, whereas, in Qualys, you have to create customized or scheduled scans of your network. They then run on a periodic basis, but that is not the case with Microsoft Defender. It is on a real-time basis. The Microsoft Defender client continuously does the scanning, and you get visibility into all the machines on your network that still do not have Microsoft Defender onboarded. However, you cannot do patching with Microsoft Defender.

Microsoft Defender can save costs. Qualys is pretty expensive. Microsoft Defender does vulnerability management out of the box, so if you do not want to do patching and you have another solution for patching, you can save costs. It also has out-of-the-box functionality for identity protection.

It is deployed on a public cloud. If you do not have people in your team who know about this product, Microsoft can give you a vendor to help with deployment, creating the policies, etc.

Overall, it is pretty straightforward because Microsoft Defender is enabled on all Windows machines. All you need to do is to activate the sensor that is already installed. The installation process is not much, but if you want somebody to help you, Microsoft can help you with a list of vendors at a particular location. The vendor can help you with configuring the policies and activating different licenses.

Documentation is available on the Microsoft portal to help you create policies and go forward as per your environment.

We took help from somebody for implementation.

It does not require a lot of people because it is a cloud solution and the sensor is already available in the machine itself. It does not require a lot of manpower to get started with Microsoft Defender and do a migration. However, it also depends on how big your organization is. If it is an MNC with a presence in multiple countries, you might need at least one person per region. If any hands-on support is required on a client machine, you can do troubleshooting remotely or provide on-site support. If you have only one site, you do not need much manpower. A single person can do it.

Its maintenance is similar to any other solution. If you are changing any policy, you have to test them before putting them into production. Apart from that, it does not require anything. The Defender updates are automatically available. You can push them through your patching solution. Its maintenance is not hard.

Every organization has different requirements. In my previous organization, we opted for Palo Alto even though we had Defender and CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is also a best-in-class solution, but we opted for Palo Alto because it was giving something that was a requirement. In that organization, we also wanted to do some management. We wanted to run some scripts through our XDR solution. CrowdStrike had some limitations. We also wanted to do a console login for a particular machine. CrowdStrike gave that functionality, but it was pretty limited, whereas, in Palo Alto, it was limitless. We could straightaway see the files present on a machine by using the console view. We could run a different set of queries. It did not matter whether we were running a PowerShell script, a Python script, or any other language script because the compiler was embedded in the sensor. Palo Alto met the needs of that company. For the use cases, it was the best fit.

In my current organization, the use cases are different. We only wanted an EDR solution. Also, because most of the products in our environment are from Microsoft, the integration with them was pretty easy. That is why we opted for Microsoft Defender. An organization should look at its use cases and then decide on an EDR/XDR solution.

Comparing Microsoft Defender's EDR capabilities with other solutions, I would recommend going for another solution available in the market. I would rate it a 6 out of 10 because there are a lot of things that are available in other solutions, such as doing a remote of a particular machine and running other language scripts. Other solutions are also better in terms of the isolation of a particular device, removal from the isolation, and granularity of security control. I am not comparing it with others for vulnerability management because Palo Alto or CrowdStrike do not do that. If there are any vulnerabilities and you want to fix them, you have to do all the work.

I am a consultant responsible for deploying and providing customer support for Microsoft products. We use Defender XDR for endpoint protection. It helps them secure endpoints with an advanced XDR solution that conducts behavior analysis and things like that.

Defender XDR provides more visibility into all the connected services, including the security stack and all the productivity software. They're all integrated. It's much less maintenance and has fewer headaches during integration and setup. Implementing the solution and getting the customer fully protected takes very little time. According to Gartner, it's one of the best solutions on the market,  and it requires a limited amount of time and resources to get it fully operational.

By adopting Defender XDR, our customers have discontinued other security products. The solution can replace products like Kaspersky, McAfee, Trend Micro, and even CrowdStrike. 

It has affected customers' security operations by simplifying permissions and reducing the total cost ownership if we discontinue all the security products that the customers used before. Customers usually save around 20 percent, but it's more than simply replacing one component with another. It replaces several security solutions like email and cloud application protection. If you compare the total cost of ownership of on-prem solutions versus Microsoft, it is better to go with Microsoft. You also get lifetime upgrades for the systems and features that you implement.

Microsoft XDR's system of analysis and investigation is super convenient for our customers. It integrates with other Microsoft solutions like Defender for 365 to protect email traffic from malicious external web links and phishing. Customers like that the platform provides a single pane of glass for all the security services. Many of them do not have the capacity to support complex systems, so it's better for them to have most of the tools integrated into one platform. 

You can integrate XDR with Microsoft's identity solution Entra ID if you have a premium license. Those tools are fully integrated, but you need to purchase a separate solution called Defender for Identity to get tools to protect identities and connect the Enterprise Data Center with Defender.

Defender XDR's coverage isn't limited to Microsoft products. You can use almost any solution and achieve the same single point of control. For example, you can integrate Microsoft Defender for Cloud Applications, which covers all the cloud service providers. It isn't limited to only Microsoft infrastructure.

Customers say they want absolutely seamless integration between other Microsoft solutions and Defender XDR, including the ability to change device settings within the Defender portal. They need to contact the IT team responsible for the device management tools to change some settings. They would prefer that those changes be initiated directly from the Defender portal or applied from Intune without involving the IT operations team.

I have used Microsoft Defender XDR for five years. 

Defender XDR is almost 100 percent stable.

Defender XDR is infinitely scalable. 

I rate Microsoft standard support six out of 10 and premium support eight out of 10. The response times for basic Microsoft support leave much to be desired. It can take up to two weeks to resolve issues if you don't have a support contract. 

Neutral

Deploying Defender XDR is relatively straightforward, but it depends on whether the customer has already integrated its on-premise infrastructure with the Microsoft cloud.

Deployment requires one or two engineers on our side. We determine the scope of the work and the deployment before rolling out the clients to the endpoints. The biggest question is whether the customer already has the network infrastructure prepared for that service based on the Microsoft documentation. For example, we must determine if the endpoints connect directly to the Microsoft cloud or through a proxy server, firewalls, etc.

Defender includes four or five products different products. The most useful is Defender for Endpoint, which typically takes up to two weeks to deploy, while Defender for Office and Defender for Identity take one week to deploy. Defender for Cloud Applications can be deployed in a few days. It also depends on how the customer will use it. If it's being used for compliance, the customer's requirements may be totally different. 

The number of maintenance and administrative personnel depends on the organization's size and the number of solutions deployed. It's hard to calculate how people would be necessary for that particular part of the security ecosystem. However, Defender XDR takes up to three people to manage. 

Defender XDR is expensive, but the cost is justified. Defender is included in an E3 or E5 license. If you don't have a premium Microsoft license and you purchase Defender separately, the whole model will be different. You can also pay extra for premium support. 

I rate Microsoft Defender XDR nine out of 10. I recommend starting it as soon as possible, but you must also plan for any future on-premise solutions that you might bring into the system. Consider any prerequisites you need if you decide to go with the product. The biggest issue is that your network infrastructure needs to be set up according to the Microsoft documentation.

Microsoft 365 Defender works together with Exchange Online is my area of specialty.

Microsoft 365 Defender incorporates a capability to identify potentially malicious emails or emails originating from suspicious senders.

Previously, we encountered a significant number of spam emails and suspicious emails, and users were inadvertently interacting with them. However, we have made progress in addressing this issue. We have conducted attack awareness training to educate users on identifying suspicious emails, and Microsoft Defender has played an important role in preventing such emails from reaching our inboxes. As a result, we have noticed a reduction in the volume of spam emails and an increase in the delivery of trustworthy emails. Considering these improvements, I can confidently state that we are in a better position now in terms of email security compared to the past before the implementation of Microsoft 365 Defender.

Within Microsoft 365 Defender, specifically using Advanced Threat Protection, you have the ability to define rules and actions for high-value alerts. 

By using Advanced Threat Protection, you have the capability to conduct thorough investigations and delve deeper into the search for specific threats that you suspect may be present within your organization. 

Within the Microsoft 365 Defender suite, you have access to numerous features that enable you to effectively track and investigate potential threats within your organization.

Automation significantly impacts our security operations in a highly beneficial way. It revolutionizes our approach by providing a centralized IT vendor admin center where we can execute all our search queries and obtain the desired information from a single interface. This unified platform streamlines the entire process by consolidating various components and their respective search processes into one, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple individual interfaces. With Microsoft 365 Defender, we have the convenience of accessing and investigating different areas of interest from a single standpoint. This not only saves us substantial time but also reduces effort and enhances overall efficiency in our security operations.

The consolidation of security operations has had a significant impact on our effectiveness and efficiency. It has resulted in improved response times, enabling us to swiftly pinpoint the potential sources of threats. We have observed a reduction in incident response time, allowing us to address security incidents more promptly. Additionally, the consolidation has enhanced the efficiency of our deployment processes, streamlining our overall security operations. These notable impacts have greatly contributed to our organization's ability to proactively identify and mitigate threats, ultimately bolstering our security posture.

Threat intelligence is an essential component in proactively preparing for potential threats and implementing proactive measures. While I have not personally engaged with this particular feature, it is widely acknowledged that staying informed about current threat intelligence is essential.

Although preventive measures are in place to minimize maintenance issues, there can be instances where threats successfully circumvent those safeguards. However, the capability to detect and identify threats before they cause harm to the system remains a valuable advantage. Anticipating the effects of this specific feature in Microsoft Defender is something I am eager to experience, as it appears to be a fascinating addition to the security measures.

Another noteworthy feature that I find appealing in Microsoft Defender is the credit-backed simulation. This feature enables organizations to train their users on effectively responding to phishing emails through a simulated training environment. 

Indeed, the credit-backed simulation feature in Microsoft Defender operates by sending simulated phishing emails to users within the organization based on the configured settings. When a user interacts with the email by clicking on a link or taking any action, they receive a notification informing them that it was a simulated phishing attempt. This simulation serves as a valuable training tool, helping users learn how to detect and respond to phishing emails effectively. By experiencing these simulations, users can enhance their awareness and develop the skills necessary to prevent falling victim to real phishing scenarios in the future. This feature is highly valuable in improving the overall security awareness and resilience of the organization's users.

In terms of visibility, Microsoft 365 Defender offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of threats and potential traces identified within your organization. 

Within Microsoft 365 Defender, you have the ability to configure specific criteria and assign high-risk values to certain indicators. This allows you to align with compliance regulations and establish your organization's threat determination framework. By leveraging Microsoft 365 Defender, you can implement and enforce these criteria to analyze and assess potential threats in your environment. 

I believe that Microsoft has the potential to greatly enhance the efficiency of the application by incorporating advanced capabilities into this feature. By providing users with the ability to customize and tailor threat detection according to their specific needs, Microsoft could significantly improve the overall effectiveness of the application. The addition of advanced capabilities would be a valuable enhancement, complementing the existing features and further strengthening the overall functionality of Microsoft 365 Defender. This would undoubtedly be a welcome and highly beneficial addition to the platform.

Microsoft 365 Defender demonstrates a commendable level of comprehensiveness in its threat protection capabilities. However, it is important to acknowledge that false positives and false negatives can be potential challenges in any security solution.

I primarily focus on using two key features within Microsoft Defender: the attack training simulation and the threat policies integrated with Azure Guard Protection.

The dashboard is one of the features of this application.

Implementing this solution has proven to be time-saving as it enables us to effectively track down suspicious and malicious attachments that may accompany emails. Even if users tend to click on attachments without much thought, we have successfully prevented and significantly reduced security breaches that were prevalent in our past security architecture. The ability to identify and mitigate potential threats has greatly improved our overall security posture, providing us with enhanced protection against breaches and unauthorized access to our systems. By leveraging this solution, we have experienced tangible benefits in terms of minimizing security incidents and safeguarding our organization's sensitive data and resources.

There was a specific incident where an email was received containing an executable file, and unfortunately, like many other users, this particular user was unaware of the potential risks and clicked on it without hesitation. Consequently, the consequences of this action became evident. 

Microsoft 365 Defender has provided us with the capability to pinpoint the specific machine where the application is currently present, as well as track the actions and steps that the application has already taken on that machine. This is just one example of the numerous areas where Microsoft 365 Defender has proven invaluable in our security operations. 

While providing an exact numerical comparison may be challenging, I can confidently say that the improvement in our response capabilities with Microsoft 365 Defender compared to our previous security architecture is indeed significant.

It is fair to acknowledge that Microsoft 365 Defender, like any software product, is not without its imperfections. There are instances where it may incorrectly flag legitimate emails from trusted senders as spam or exhibit inadequate performance in accurately classifying certain emails.

Aside from that, it's a pretty good solution, and that is for the emails.

However, the main point I want to convey is that for someone who is new to it, using Microsoft 365 Defender will demand a significant amount of effort and a willingness to learn about the product in order to maximize its benefits. It deals with technical aspects and encompasses a broad range of features beyond just the mentioned warranty, such as online exchanges. To effectively utilize Microsoft 365 Defender, it is important to have a thorough understanding of its functionalities.

It may be too complex for beginners to grasp.

In the future, it would be beneficial for Microsoft to consider making the product more user-friendly or simplified for those who are interested in using it. Currently, it requires a high level of technical expertise, making it challenging for beginners or less experienced individuals. 

Breaking it down into smaller components or enhancing its comprehensibility for end users would serve as a valuable advantage. In fact, it would not only impress others but also motivate them to understand the significance of utilizing I Defender in their specific situations.

At the moment, I have limited knowledge about TripAdvisor and its offerings, so I'm unable to provide comprehensive information. However, based on my current understanding, I believe it would greatly benefit from being more user-friendly and simplifying its features. This would enable users to easily navigate the platform and maximize their experience with it.

I have been working with Microsoft 365 Defender for a year.

To the best of my knowledge, I have never encountered a situation where Microsoft 365 Defender experienced significant crashes or unresponsiveness, aside from occasional instances of false positives and false negatives. I have found the platform to be reliable and self-service oriented, with prompt responses from the provider whenever assistance was needed.

We currently have around a hundred users with Office 365 licenses; however, not everyone has the same plan that includes Microsoft 365 Defender. I was hoping to access the admin dashboard to have a closer look at the settings and configurations, but it seems that access is limited to approximately fifty users.

This is managed by Microsoft you don't have to do anything.  All you have to do is understand how to use it to make it work for you.

Similar to other cloud applications, I believe Microsoft 365 Defender demonstrates excellent scalability by seamlessly accommodating an increasing number of users. It effortlessly scales across these users, eliminating the need for extensive efforts to extend security measures to them. The scalability of Microsoft 365 Defender is highly commendable.

In situations where an email that appears to have properties indicative of spam gets delivered instead of being flagged, it is advisable to contact the technical support team directly. 

Engaging with customer support allows you to understand why such potentially harmful content was allowed into your organization. While Microsoft 365 Defender is an advanced solution, there is always room for improvement, and feedback can help drive future enhancements to make it more effective.

By reaching out to customer support, you can address specific concerns and gain insights into how to optimize the system's performance for better security outcomes in the future.

I would rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

I use Exchange Online Protection in conjunction with exchange mailboxes.

They collaborate closely. Collaborating with one is nearly identical to collaborating with the other due to the overlapping features between Microsoft 365 Defender and Exchange Online. Essentially, I consider them to be synonymous since their primary objective is ensuring security.

They lack native integration and instead exhibit interdependence. I believe their collaboration is essential in order to fully utilize their capabilities and optimize the user experience. It is crucial for them to function together in order to achieve maximum benefits and enhance overall performance.

The main differentiating factor is the expanded scope of Microsoft 365 Defender, which is evident as the primary distinction. Our utilization includes Microsoft 365 for cloud applications and Microsoft 365 for Office Microsoft 365 applications. However, when it comes to Exchange Online Protection, its functionality is exclusively focused on email boxes.

Microsoft 365 Defender provides a broader and more extensive coverage compared to Exchange Online Protection, offering a wider reach in terms of wireless accessibility.

In the past, we used Mimecast for email filtering, and before that, we employed Trendmicro as our spam filtering and email filtering solutions.

I was not involved in the deployment process.

Previously, organizations had to invest in separate third-party filtering solutions to effectively address potential threats and breaches. However, the situation has now improved significantly as Microsoft 365 Defender consolidates all these necessary security measures into the comprehensive Microsoft 365 license. This consolidation brings numerous benefits, making it a win-win scenario for organizations. They no longer need to make additional purchases or manage multiple security solutions, as everything is conveniently available with the Microsoft 365 license.

With an eligible and dependable license like Microsoft 365, there is no need to concern yourself with the purchase of an additional third-party solution, which often comes at a higher cost. 

All these functionalities have been consolidated into a single license, eliminating the need to incur additional costs for third-party solutions such as Google Security for email features and similar functionalities.

The time it takes for us to respond has been significantly reduced. Additionally, the time it takes to detect potential threats has also seen significant improvements.

In situations where Microsoft 365 Defender did not successfully mitigate a potential threat or error, it highlights the need to initiate a new process to address the specific scenario. However, with the current setup, we are now able to detect and prevent such incidents in a timely manner. This proactive approach has saved us from potential future issues and the associated costs that may have arisen. Without Microsoft 365 Defender, it would have been challenging to identify and contain these threats, which could have caused widespread problems throughout the environment. The implementation of Microsoft 365 has effectively stopped such incidents from occurring, mitigating the need for extensive investments to resolve the issues. This positive outcome demonstrates a favorable return on investment, provided we fully understand and leverage the capabilities of the product to its maximum potential.

I believe the pricing is fair and acceptable. I consider it to be reasonable and satisfactory.

If you prioritize security, considering the cost should not be a determining factor. If you truly understand the level of protection offered, you wouldn't be concerned about the price. Instead, you would focus on the value provided. From our perspective, the pricing is reasonable considering the significant benefits and value we currently receive.

We recently transitioned away from those solutions and successfully migrated everyone to Microsoft 365 Defender. Since then, we have been exclusively using Microsoft 365 Defender without any changes up to the present time.

We have no motivation or desire to switch to or explore other products, as we are already satisfied with the quality and value we receive from our current investment.

Optimally managing a combination of various security solutions can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Instead, having a single dashboard where you can consolidate and run all your queries proves to be more efficient. While the intention might be to extract the maximum benefits from multiple solutions, dividing your attention among them hinders the ability to fully leverage each one. Therefore, it is advisable to identify a comprehensive solution that meets your requirements and focus on understanding how to maximize its potential and utilization.

Furthermore, using multiple solutions in an environment can lead to compatibility issues and conflicts. When you have multiple applications performing similar functions, it can complicate matters and potentially cause problems in the future. To avoid such complications and maintain a streamlined setup, it is advisable to stick with a single solution and focus on understanding and optimizing its usage. By doing so, you can ensure better control and avoid potential disruptions that may arise from using multiple conflicting applications.

To truly grasp the value of a service like Defender, it may be challenging for someone who hasn't experienced the need for its intervention firsthand. It is essential to engage individuals who have encountered scenarios where Defender played an important role in saving the day. When evaluating the effectiveness of the solution, it is important to involve those with hands-on experience, who have witnessed the capabilities of the product and understand how to maximize its utilization. The hands-on experience becomes paramount when screening and assessing the proficiency of individuals in dealing with this specific solution.

I would give Microsoft 365 Defender a rating of nine out of ten. The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect score of ten is that it can be quite technical for someone who is just starting out. Additionally, there may be occasional false positives and negatives, which is not unique to Defender but is a common occurrence in various software and security applications. However, apart from these minor aspects, I consider Microsoft 365 Defender to be an excellent solution overall.

We implement it on client endpoints and server endpoints. We also integrate it with Microsoft Entra ID for the identity part because the security part of Microsoft Defender is completely correlated to user activity.

Microsoft Defender XDR is important for the mitigation of threats, visibility of vulnerabilities, and identification of issues within the environment. It has been a leader in the market for consecutive years.

We have a single pane of glass for servers, endpoints, and mobile devices. It makes it very easy to identify which devices are at risk when you go to the vulnerability part. There are also recommendations. Especially for me, these recommendations are gold. You see exactly what you need. Microsoft Defender XDR is completely different from your antivirus solution. It detects based not only on signatures but also on the policies, so you are forced to harden your servers or client endpoints, which makes a much stronger solution.

Being a Microsoft solution, it integrates well with other Microsoft systems. The majority of the systems are Microsoft-based. This integration comes without the need to install a client on the local machine. It makes the life of the operators and whoever implements it way easier.

Microsoft has a range of Defender products. There is Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint for clients and servers, and Defender for Office 365 which protects mailboxes, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Then you have Defender for Identity, which is integrated with Defender XDR. You also have Defender for Cloud Apps that is connected to Defender XDR. When integrated, you can get sources of threats, for example, from Defender for Identity connected directly on the endpoint. Defender for XDR protects the endpoint devices against ransomware and different threats. We need to see more holistically at all the Defender solutions instead of isolating them. There is an element of correlation of identity. For me, nowadays, it is much more important to protect the identity than the endpoint device itself because the majority of the vectors are coming from identity attacks. They are more than the viruses attacking the endpoints.

I do not have much experience with Linux as such. I am very focused on Microsoft solutions. I never focused on Linux, but I have worked with my peers, for example, on projects to enroll Linux devices. We needed to prepare simple scripts or puppet scripts to automate the process of pushing policies and automate the update of the antivirus. It is trickier. It is more complex to manage because of the nature of Linux itself. It is not as straightforward or integrated as Microsoft solutions, such as Microsoft Windows 11 or Windows Server, but Microsoft Defender still covers everything. There are some limitations regarding Linux servers and endpoints because you need to have the version of Linux that is supported by Defender, but at the same time, with whatever is supported, Microsoft Defender does the job. Linux and Windows operating systems work in different ways, and the way that antivirus interacts with the operating system is completely different. There is role-based access control in Windows. You have local administrators and domain administrators. On Azure, you define roles for users to access certain environments. On Linux, you have the root user, and as a core front operation system embedded in it, you do not have the least privileged access management solution. This comes with a price because you need to control much better to whom you give access. SSH keys, for example, are very important to be protected, which is a different protocol than the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). You need to protect Linux servers in different ways, which is very different from Windows. Defender or Defender XDR extends the protection, especially when you need to connect with Azure Ark, which is part of Microsoft services.

Microsoft Defender XDR has consolidated security solutions. Previously, you had an antivirus, and you had a different type of endpoint protection for servers, and then you had a web content filtering solution, which is part of Microsoft Defender XDR. It consolidates all the extra products that you require, but it does not give all the elements. It is not a firewall. It is not a web application firewall (WAF). It does not give you everything required as a security solution, but as an extended detection and response system, it gives a lot of leeway for you to meet your security objectives. If we compare it with other products, Defender XDR is much more complete than the competition.

The integration, visibility, vulnerability management, and device identification are valuable. You can automatically deploy the clients depending on how you are implementing the solution. 

The web filtering solution needs to be improved because currently, it is very simple. It is very important.

Integrations with Linux should be done in a better way. With the AI world and the security part, things are going to be much simpler and easier to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain. I am looking forward to new releases of Microsoft Defender XDR to have better integrations, but the web filtering solution is the main pain point.

I have been working with Microsoft Defender since it was released. It has been about four years. I started working with it when it was not even called Defender. It was Advanced Threat Protection. It then changed to Defender for Endpoints and then to Defender XDR.

I have not experienced many bugs or issues. Sometimes, you have delays in the response, but that is due to connectivity issues. It is a cloud-based solution, so you cannot expect to have a real-time response, but this can be improved by Microsoft. I know that they are trying to improve. I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.

It is ultra-scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability. 

I love Microsoft, but due to its growth, the overall support quality has decreased a lot. My recent experience with support was not that good. For the Defender part, it was not that bad. I would rate their support a six out of ten. Their response time and knowledge could be better.

Neutral

I work with Trend Micro. I work with Kaspersky. Trend Micro has its own cloud-based solution similar to Microsoft Defender XDR, but it is not the same. It has some problems. It is not as effective as Microsoft Defender XDR. Especially whenever it comes to vulnerabilities and recommendations, Microsoft Defender XDR is amazing because of its integration with Microsoft operating systems. Microsoft is much ahead of the competition.

I would never touch Kaspersky again. It is not because it is a bad product. It has been a very good product for several years, but because of the Russia and Ukraine war, it has become a prohibitive product at least in Malta to use. A lot of customers moved from Kaspersky immediately to different products. The majority of them went to Microsoft Defender XDR, especially because it also comes integrated with some products. Microsoft is bundling its own products, and Microsoft Defender XDR is very attractive to implement as a cloud solution. It is a no-brainer for the customer. That is where Microsoft has an advantage over Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and other vendors.

With Cloud servers, it is easy and very straightforward. You can almost do it automated, but in a hybrid environment, you have the element of the on-prem servers, which becomes a little bit more complex. You also have the element of Azure that simplifies the deployment process.

It can be difficult to deploy in the beginning because you need to consider different products and elements, but the deployment is the simplest part of the onboarding process. The configuration process is much more difficult, especially because on servers, you need to deploy group policy objects (GPOs) and set all the policy options to protect from the vulnerabilities. You need to configure the antivirus to protect from exploits. There are so many features and configuration possibilities that it becomes more complex to implement on server endpoints. On the client side, it is easy, especially when you implement Defender through Intune, which is the mobile device management solution of Microsoft. With a platform like Intune, it becomes easy because you have policies that assist you already out of the box, such as security baseline policies. With Intune, it is much easier to set a policy. It is way less complex to implement. When you have a hybrid environment with endpoints joined on a local active directory, the complexity increases because you need to deploy GPOs as well if you do not have Intune involved. It is complex to implement.

The deployment takes a few weeks, but it also depends on the size of the customer. If you have just Windows 11 client endpoints, it is easier to implement. Client endpoints are easy to implement because you do not need to test that much. You configure the policies. The policies are all known because of our experience. When it comes to servers, it depends on the server's workload. It depends on what type of service you have installed on the server side. If it is the IIS web server, you need to test certain policies that can block that service. You cannot simply go and implement the best practices of the policies because then you are going to make the server unusable. You are going to generate downtime, which is not ideal and also not the objective, so you need to be very knowledgeable on the infrastructure side and the security side of all applications. You need to study. You need to create a test environment and start implementing server by server. You require details, and it is complex to implement because of this reason.

I am currently doing an implementation for a company with 300 people, and it would take around two months to implement because of the number of servers and endpoints. You need to go into each and every device and analyze the environment. It takes a while. In smaller companies, it is very quick. Within a week or two, you can manage to implement it.

In terms of maintenance, there is no maintenance of the product, but there is maintenance of the environment. Microsoft releases frequent recommendations, and they detect new vulnerabilities very frequently, which requires constant maintenance of policies.

I usually allocate two people. There is one person more focused on the client endpoints, and the other one is more focused on the servers because of his expertise. We split the roles and responsibilities within the team.

It has not saved us costs, but we have invested in a proper solution. We have a better return on investment. We now have better visibility. We are investing in a product that gives what we need instead of a product that does not fulfill our requirements and our customers' requirements.

As a service provider, it is very hard to calculate an ROI. For customers, it is more of a return on value rather than a return on investment. If you have not been under any threat after implementing the solution, it provides the value you need. This is my point of view on security because there is no perfect solution, but there is a solution that works better than the others where you have much more control. With Microsoft Defender XDR, in my experience, we have managed to give that to our customers. Our customers are satisfied with the product, and none of them have replaced or changed Microsoft Defender XDR.

There is the cost of the license, and there is the cost of implementation services. Only by enabling a license for your user, all the features are not going to be enabled and the policies are not going to be configured. It does not work like this. You need specialized people to implement, monitor, and maintain the systems. It comes as a package.

I would rate Microsoft Defender XDR a seven out of ten for pricing. It is costly, especially on the cloud part. There is also Defender for Cloud, which is part of Microsoft Defender XDR. It is 15 dollars per server per month. It is worth it, but it can be costly. It depends on the company's size. That is the big issue.

If you have a company with ten employees and ten servers because you have your own infrastructure hosted within virtual machines, you need to protect ten client endpoints. It is cheap if you get a business premium license. It costs around 17 euros per user. To protect the servers, you need to pay an extra 14 euros per server per month. For ten servers, it is 140 euros per month. Per year, it is around 1600 euros. Small companies or companies with a small budget would not go for it because they do not want to invest in IT. They do not see this value. In my opinion, big companies can justify this cost.

In the countryside of Malta, it is tricky to sell the solution. I have to give them all the advantages. I always have a test environment, so I show them how it works, how the automated detection works, how it behaves, and how it acts on the threats. I give them an overview, and they get amazed. When it comes to the pricing, they get a little bit scared, but ultimately, they go because they see value in it. Everything depends on the value that a product gives and how you sell a product as a solution provider. An XDR solution provides value because it protects your assets. Your data is your major asset. If you do not have it protected, you can get hacked or have a ransomware attack. Companies are now starting to understand the importance of it, and they are starting to invest more. It is still a long way for us to have the mindset where they say that it does not matter how much it costs, we need to invest in security.

I would recommend Microsoft Defender XDR. It is the best solution in the market.

For me, Microsoft Defender brought a career change. It made me go deeper into the security products. Previously, I was more of an infrastructure guy. I was more focused on on-prem and Windows servers, but then I moved away from infrastructure. I work for a data center company, and I am a presales solutions architect designing solutions for financial companies, banks, and gaming companies or companies with online casinos.

A lot of people did not like Microsoft Defender because Microsoft was not known as a security company, but Microsoft has been investing billions of dollars every year in security, and now, they provide cutting-edge technology, especially with AI.

I have been following Microsoft, and I go to Microsoft events. There is a new product called Security Copilot that is going to be completely connected to Defender XDR. It will give much faster feedback and response to threats by issuing reports. Today, a security analyst takes four to five hours to prepare a report. With Microsoft Security Copilot and Defender, it is going to change massively. Within five to ten minutes, you can prepare a report with the Security Copilot solution. It is going to be released very soon, and I am looking forward to it.

Overall, I would rate Microsoft Defender XDR a ten out of ten.

I work at a SOC, and we use Microsoft XDR to provide 24/7 monitoring for our clients. We use it to monitor all types of incidents, including attacks on endpoints and email-related threats. It's integrated with other Microsoft solutions.

I like how Microsoft XDR and the other Microsoft products are integrated into a single unified security stack covering identity access management, endpoint protection, email, cloud applications, etc. The Kubernetes security feature hasn't been released yet, but we're looking forward to that. I'm just focusing on that because it will be a game-changer.

The integrated identity and access management is helpful because sometimes you don't have the information you need inside XDR, so you can go to Entra for more details.

XDR can stop advanced attacks like ransomware and BEC attacks. It also has an AI-assisted automated feature that cuts off access to persistent attacks. This feature disrupts the attack by disabling user access. A person needs to analyze if the response is correct and reject or approve. 

Through integration with Microsoft Lighthouse, we can manage multiple tenants on one screen, and prioritize which areas of the environment to address first. Sometimes, one tenant may be inaccessible to you. It will show an error, but then it will start working again automatically. 

Because of the training model, Defender XDR's automatic response sometimes blocks legitimate users and activities. Also, the UI sometimes responds slowly. 

I've been working with Defender XDR for the last six months.

I rate Defender XDR 8 out of 10 for stability. 

Defender XDR is scalable. 

We had a problem once getting a feature to work correctly after an update. We contacted Microsoft, and it took about 2 or 3 days to resolve.

I previously used QRadar and Splunk

Deployment is easy. It requires some maintenance on the Microsoft side. 

I rate Defender XDR 9 out of 10. I would recommend Defender. It's easier to use than other products I've worked with, such as Splunk and QRadar.

We use Microsoft Defender XDR to secure all data transfers between the company network, databases, and user devices. It also protects against malware, ransomware, and other security threats.

Microsoft Defender XDR provides unified identity and access management.

Microsoft Defender XDR can extend beyond to cover more than just Microsoft technology.

The most beneficial aspect of Microsoft Defender XDR is the integration with Office 365.

We can realize the benefits of Microsoft Defender XDR anywhere from two weeks to three months, depending on the organization.

Microsoft Defender XDR stops the lateral movement of advanced attacks.

When a user exhibits suspicious activity, Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel work together to provide real-time protection and automation for prevention. This includes threats like insecure connections, lateral movement by malware, and unauthorized email sending. While Microsoft Defender XDR is a powerful solution on its own, combining it with Microsoft Sentinel and automation creates an even more robust defense.

Microsoft Defender XDR helps to discontinue other third-party solutions in our environment.

The cost savings potential of Microsoft Defender XDR depends on the size of an organization and the specific licensing chosen.

Microsoft Defender XDR streamlines security team workflows by offering a unified console for investigation, blocking, and mitigation.

The integration between all the Defender products is the most valuable feature.

The management and automation of the cloud apps have room for improvement.

I have been using Microsoft Defender XDR for 3 years.

Microsoft Defender XDR is stable.

The scalability of Microsoft Defender XDR depends on your organization's network for on-premises deployments, but it offers excellent scalability for cloud deployments.

Scaling Microsoft Defender XDR on-premises can lead to network and access control list problems, as well as VPN restrictions.

Microsoft Defender XDR boasts a straightforward setup process. This ease of use stems from its integration with existing Microsoft products. Once we have the appropriate license, we can be up and running quickly. Extensive documentation is available, and Defender XDR enjoys broad industry compatibility. Many other security solutions readily integrate with Defender XDR, opening their products to its robust security features.

The deployment time depends on each environment and can take anywhere from a couple of days to one month.

The number of people required for deployment also depends on the environment and varies between two to eight people.

The price we see for Microsoft Defender XDR is typically the discounted rate we offer to our customers. However, when we bundle Defender XDR with other Microsoft products, the overall bundle price may differ. Despite any initial price considerations, Defender XDR offers excellent value. It's important to compare similar products to make a fair assessment. For organizations already using Microsoft products, which applies to roughly 90 percent of our customers, Defender XDR is easy to set up. Unlike some third-party security solutions, Defender XDR integrates seamlessly with our existing Microsoft environment, eliminating the need for complex identity management configurations and development efforts.

While the standalone price of Defender XDR might seem high, its value becomes clear when considering the ease of implementation and smooth integration with our existing Microsoft infrastructure, especially when bundled with other Microsoft products.

I would rate Microsoft Defender XDR nine out of ten.

Between one and two people are required for maintenance which is conducted twice a month to roadmap Microsoft and check new features.

I recommend thoroughly reading the documentation. Additionally, if there are opportunities to attend Microsoft events, such as a partner workshop focused on Defender, these would be valuable resources. By participating in these activities, you can gain a deeper understanding of what needs to be done within your environment to successfully implement Microsoft Defender XDR.

We use Microsoft Defender XDR to protect our endpoints, computers, mobile devices, and emails.

In part, Microsoft Defender XDR provides unified identity and access management.

Microsoft Defender XDR can protect 98 percent of devices.

With Microsoft Defender XDR we can now manage all of our non-critical computers from one console. The management level and implementation level are easy. Microsoft Defender XDR is also cost-effective.

We have been using Microsoft solutions for over 25 years so it didn't take much convincing to start using Microsoft Defender XDR.

Microsoft Defender XDR has enabled us to discontinue the use of Kaspersky in our safe computers.

Being able to reduce the number of solutions used has been helpful to our security team's operations. The discontinued use of other security products has reduced manual correlation. Using Microsoft has a lot of advantages, especially in management. The reduction in manual correlation is important for our organization.

Microsoft Defender XDR saves our security team around three hours a day.

The most valuable features are spam filtering, attachment filtering, and antivirus protection.

Microsoft Defender XDR is not a full-fledged EDR or XDR. Any true XDR should be more powerful than what Microsoft is currently providing. For some public-facing companies, computers, and endpoint computers, we need additional security from CrowdStrike or other third-party XDR.

Microsoft Defender XDR does not stop 100 percent of the lateral movement or advanced attacks. Our machines use both Microsoft Defender XDR and Crowdstrike and we have had instances where attacks were missed by Microsoft Defender XDR but caught by Crowdstrike.

I have been using Microsoft Defender XDR for four years.

Microsoft Defender XDR is stable.

Microsoft Defender XDR is scalable.

We previously used Kaspersky, Norton, and CrowdStrike. We switched to Microsoft Defender XDR because of its streamlined management capabilities.

The initial deployment was straightforward. We pushed Microsoft Defender XDR remotely across our system consisting of 300 computers. We are a team of seven people and each of us was involved in the deployment process.

The implementation was done in-house.

Microsoft Defender XDR is expensive.

We did not evaluate other security solutions because I have extensive knowledge of most products, their strengths and weaknesses, and their overall capabilities. Additionally, considering all our products are on Microsoft 365, a cloud-based platform, and we already utilize its various components like mail, documents, and more, integrating Microsoft Defender for threat detection and management was a natural choice due to existing ecosystem compatibility and streamlined administration.

I would rate Microsoft Defender XDR an eight out of ten.

Microsoft Defender XDR is deployed across multiple locations and departments.

Minimal maintenance is required for patching.