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Arctic Wolf Managed Risk vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
6.1
Arctic Wolf Managed Risk can improve by prioritizing issues realistically, enhancing scanning, and adding patch management and scalability features.
Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Defender for Cloud needs improvements in usability, integration, false positives, policy management, pricing, support, and advanced features.
The major area for improvement is the lack of a patch management feature to resolve some of the vulnerabilities detected.
There is always room for more transparency, especially in pricing.
I recommend that they extend the scope for legacy infra assets.
 

Setup Cost

No sentiment score available
Arctic Wolf Managed Risk pricing is competitive, cost-effective, and accommodates organizational size with positive user feedback despite variability.
Sentiment score
5.2
Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers competitive pricing but is costly for startups; bundling with other services provides savings.
I believe you pay a premium for a SOC.
Every time we consider expanding usage, we carefully evaluate the necessity due to cost concerns.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
6.8
Arctic Wolf Managed Risk enhances cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities, providing detailed assessments, and supporting with alerts and industry ratings.
Sentiment score
8.4
Microsoft Defender for Cloud enhances security with daily recommendations, multi-cloud support, AI threat detection, and automated incident management.
Their ability to identify and provide information on critical alerts is very valuable.
The most valuable feature is the recommendations provided on how to improve security.
The most valuable feature for me is the variety of APIs available.
The most valuable features are the different plans it offers and the visibility within them, such as the Defender for Servers plan includes capabilities for vulnerability findings on machines and configurations at the OS level.
 

Customer Service

No sentiment score available
Sentiment score
6.8
Support quality for Microsoft Defender for Cloud varies, with mixed feedback on response speed, support levels, and documentation effectiveness.
Their technicians and engineers are really knowledgeable and professional.
Even for high-severity cases, response or resolution time can extend to three or four weeks.
The support team was very responsive to queries.
Being a Microsoft partner company, we have direct lines into Microsoft.
 

Scalability Issues

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Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is praised for scalability and flexibility, despite potential cost increases and manual configuration challenges.
From a scalable perspective, if your company has hundreds or thousands of subscriptions, there should be some toggle to automatically scan your new subscription and turn different plans on.
The solution seems scalable.
 

Stability Issues

No sentiment score available
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is highly stable, though occasional deployment bugs and configuration changes may require extra work.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is very stable.
Microsoft sometimes changes settings or configurations without transparency.
 

Categories and Ranking

Arctic Wolf Managed Risk
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
27th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (10th)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Container Management (10th), Container Security (5th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (3rd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (3rd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (3rd), Compliance Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Arctic Wolf Managed Risk is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is 4.7%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Jared Kruger - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to conduct vulnerability scans but needs to add more integrations
There are companies that do vulnerability scans. However, what adds value is when two experts come and sit with you to scan and patch the vulnerabilities. Any 50-member or small company that has an IT footprint carries risk from a cybersecurity perspective. These companies use tools but don't have the talent to leverage them.
Anurag Awasthi - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers excellent firewall management and visibility into threats in a stable, integrated security suite
The solution's robust security posture is the most valuable feature. We have a lot of firewalls, and we can manage them in the solution through the firewall manager. We can set up an Azure firewall and centralize the management policy. The solution provides excellent visibility into threats, and it's a cloud-based integrated solution, so we don't have to worry about any third-party products or services. Microsoft provides so many options, and that's great. Defender for Cloud generates reports we can use as an assessment, as it allows us to see the services in our environment and our points of highest risk. The solution's threat intelligence helps us prepare for threats before they hit and take proactive steps, which is very useful for analysis.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arctic Wolf Managed Risk?
There are companies that do vulnerability scans. However, what adds value is when two experts come and sit with you to scan and patch the vulnerabilities. Any 50-member or small company that has an...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arctic Wolf Managed Risk?
Arctic Wolf Managed Risk is reasonably priced and I rate it a four out of ten.
What needs improvement with Arctic Wolf Managed Risk?
Arctic Wolf Managed Risk needs to add more integrations.
How is Prisma Cloud vs Azure Security Center for security?
Azure Security Center is very easy to use, integrates well, and gives very good visibility on what is happening across your ecosystem. It also has great remote workforce capabilities and supports a...
What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
The entire Defender Suite is tightly coupled, integrated, and collaborative.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
The pricing is good. It is license-based, and we are not utilizing all of the features, like API and other functionalities, so the cost is not that high.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender
 

Interactive Demo

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Sample Customers

Zelle LLP, DNI Corp, Roper Pump, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.
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