Microsoft Defender for Business enhances security with system-hardening policies, sensitive vulnerability checking, and effective EDR. It offers scalability, a user-friendly interface, and integrates with tools like Microsoft Lighthouse. Its central console and single-dashboard view assist with risk management. It provides robust threat intelligence, anomaly alerts, and malware detection. Valued for its stability, ease of setup, and cost-effectiveness, it is ideal for small and medium businesses needing superior protection compared to enterprise licenses.
- "The security features are valuable because they come with more capabilities that other licenses do not have, including the enterprise license like E3."
- "The security features are valuable because they come with more capabilities that other licenses do not have, including the enterprise license like E3."
- "The solution is effective, continuously improving, and highly regarded, especially with Microsoft's leadership in the industry."
Microsoft Defender for Business requires improvements in reporting organization, URL filtering, and integration with email and other environments. Users experience issues with threat protection, false positives, remote management limitations, and support inefficiencies. Desired enhancements include better DLP, proactive threat response, quarantine capabilities, and third-party application management. Concerns exist over uncommunicated changes and pricing challenges compared to alternatives like Trend Micro. Existing limitations with Intune and exclusion configurations contribute to frustration for businesses.
- "Customer service is not bad, yet not great either, and I would rate it maybe five or six out of ten."
- "It is not quick to make exclusions or specific configurations compared to other antiviruses on the market."
- "Additionally, the pricing policy poses a challenge, particularly in multi-year contracts, where other solutions like Trend Micro offer more affordable options."
