Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Reviews

The ROI from Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is achieved by consolidating on one platform, resulting in cost savings of approximately 62% on technology or security budgets. Additionally, it provides a broader range of security intelligence compared to third-party platforms, as Microsoft generates 1.3 trillion security signals daily. This comprehensive threat intelligence is conveniently accessible through a single interface.

Based on the review answers, the pricing, setup cost, and licensing experience for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence can be somewhat challenging for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The licensing structure, particularly for E3 licensing, can be complex and subject to changes, making it difficult to understand. However, it is also mentioned that the product is bundled with other features in an E5 license, which is considered fairly well-priced.

• "On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
• "The product is a part of my Microsoft 365 subscription, so there is no additional cost. It is cost-effective."
• "Microsoft's pricing structure involves annual fees."

Our primary use case for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is to defend against various types of malicious code, whether it's through email inbounds or uploaded through USB sticks. We use it in conjunction with Azure and the cloud for our cloud-based customers. It offers a wide range of capabilities. We primarily use it from an admin point of view, such as identifying vulnerabilities and protecting against attacks. We have used it in different scenarios, including enterprise and SMB, depending on how people want to receive their threat intelligence.

The availability of direct contact with Microsoft for customer service and support is difficult, but there is a community platform available for finding solutions to specific issues. Microsoft also offers regular updates to its solutions and has an extensive patching program. While technical support is considered average and has room for improvement, being a premier partner with premier support has been highly satisfactory, with no complaints and immediate assistance whenever needed.

The initial setup for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence can be rated around a seven or eight on a difficulty scale of one to ten. It is a combination of both private and public cloud deployment, depending on the customer's preference. The solution itself is straightforward and easy to set up. However, it requires expertise in both security and Microsoft technology, as it is not a simple "install and go" process. Partner involvement is necessary for installation, and a proper design and implementation strategy, along with a backup plan, are crucial. Testing and batch rollouts are conducted to minimize potential issues, especially in larger organizations. With a Microsoft environment, maintaining the product is relatively simple, as updates can be managed by existing IT personnel.

The solution of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is highly scalable and can fulfill the needs of small businesses as well as enterprise businesses effectively. It is easy to scale as needed and can handle a large number of endpoints, making it fantastically scalable.

Based on the given review answers, the solution of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is considered highly stable and reliable. Users rated it between eight to nine out of ten, saying that they have not encountered a more stable product before but with occasional outages in Microsoft 365 affecting stability in certain regions.