BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs Microsoft Defender for Business comparison

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

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Categories and Ranking

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersec...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Defender for Busi...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

32nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.3%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Business is 1.9%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Hadar Eshel

Co-Founder and CEO at Cloudway

Ensures advanced AI-driven threat detection to provide robust endpoint security, effectively preventing both known and unknown threats with minimal impact on system performance

We integrate it into our comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, specifically for antivirus and antiviral purposes. CylancePROTECT provides comprehensive endpoint security, including EDR capabilities. Additionally, BlackBerry now offers XDR, similar to other companies like CrowdStrike and SentinelOne. The AI-driven threat detection of CylancePROTECT has significantly enhanced our organization's security posture. This company has pioneered an AI-based engine that doesn't rely on signatures, thus offering protection for every computer, server, and endpoint without requiring specific signatures for malware or other attacks. Cylance stands out for pioneering the delivery of a complete AI-driven antivirus engine that relies primarily, if not solely, on AI and machine learning for threat identification. Remarkably, it identifies over 99.7% of global threats.

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Vincent Gagnon

Directeur Département Microsoft 365 at BGM Informatique

Better security with comprehensive features but has a high cost

I have a lot of clients and I use Microsoft Defender for Business when we have certain types of licenses. It comes with Microsoft Business Premium. However, it is not available for many of my clients due to the high license cost, which makes it difficult to sell. I have a couple of clients who use…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I rate the tool a ten out of ten when it comes to the ease of use or management part."

"It secures different entry points into the network."

"The solution runs in the background, and I do not need to care about it."

"It does a good job of protecting us."

"Specifically for a Windows domain environment, the product can be customized and pushed via GPO or SCCM without issue."

"CylancePROTECT is a fairly decent antivirus."

"The most valuable features of CylancePROTECT are its powerful machine-learning capabilities and predictive intelligence."

"The non-daily requirement to update signatures is the most valuable feature. From a functional point of view, it is pretty spot on. For instance, we compared an algorithm from five years ago to today's algorithm, and it was 98% accurate. It has the ability to detect and mitigate. In the industrial environment that we work in, there's what we call OT versus IT. You are IT Central, but this is OT. Generally, we don't have the same level of skillset as IT individuals or IT professionals have. This particular product doesn't require you to be a computer scientist to be able to understand its proprietary algorithm and to be able to deploy, use, and work within it. It integrates well with a robust SIEM or SOAR solution, and it plays nice with others. We use other detection solutions like CyberX or site provision with Cisco, and it plays nice. That's one of the things we really liked about it."

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"The solution provides good scalability."

"The security features are valuable because they come with more capabilities that other licenses do not have, including the enterprise license like E3."

"I would recommend Microsoft Defender for Business to others, rating it as ten out of ten."

"Microsoft Defender for Business is good for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers solid security flexibility and integration with tools like Microsoft Lighthouse and some other software. It takes some of the features of Defender for Endpoint EDR and provides those services for small and medium-sized business environments."

"Microsoft Defender for Business stands out due to its ease of use, particularly due to the fact that many of my customers already use Microsoft and Azure."

"If you're an Intune user, you can bring in certain capabilities like system-hardening policies, which further enhances the security."

"A few things are valuable. One is the alerting we see when any kind of intrusion is happening, any kind of malware is being deployed across the endpoints, or any kind of suspicious activity is going on. We have a footprint across all of North America, Canada, and Mexico, so we want to make sure that all our endpoints are protected and we are able to look for any anomalous activity."

"The solution includes attack-savvy service and risk protection, part of data center management, and offers an effective single-dashboard view with Microsoft 365."

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Cons

"Work on the math model. We are catching a lot of false positives, which gets to be a pain at the start of a deployment."

"It was not effective. There were a lot of false positives, even when we use Adobe, and everybody uses Adobe, which is not a threat."

"I would like to see a better UI in terms of sifting through more specific data and providing analytics. A little bit more would be nice."

"The management console needs a little maturity in how it presents data and allows the administrator to drill down or search across systems."

"While you are working, you are finding these things that were supposed to be waived have come back to being blocked. That's frustrating."

"The product must make the interface a little more user-friendly."

"It needs real analysis of quarantined files. The EDR product isn't showing much right now."

"The solution’s technical support could be improved."

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"The threat detection capabilities require significant customization for multistage threat detection."

"The user interface has a lot of features which can make it complex and hard to adapt to for some users."

"Defender's reporting is rather scattered, and its URL filtering mechanism doesn't really work."

"We faced some issues while running some applications on Mac."

"The tool's support is an area of concern where improvements are needed."

"It is not quick to make exclusions or specific configurations compared to other antiviruses on the market."

"The user interface has a lot of features which can make it complex and hard to adapt to for some users."

"Additionally, the pricing policy poses a challenge, particularly in multi-year contracts, where other solutions like Trend Micro offer more affordable options."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"CylancePROTECT is an affordable solution."

"Do not get hung up on price. You pay for what you get and expensive will hurt one time, where cheap will hurt forever, especially if you fall victim to a ransom attack, etc."

"It's not so heavily priced; rather, it's average and decent."

"The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten."

"Currently, we have competitive pricing for Cylance, which is affordable enough to consider."

"This cost of the license is approximately $5 USD monthly per user."

"The product cost is about $5, per user, per month."

"We went through a third party initially to do the renewal, but we won't be renewing, we will move on to something else."

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"The tool is cheap, while some other solutions are more expensive. I remember the tool cost about five euros for a workstation or for a user on a monthly basis."

"Since we're a nonprofit, we get pretty good discounts on the tool."

"It has to get more competitive because we are starting to see some of the competitors providing better pricing, and some of it, of course, is to gain market share. The Defender product pricing is probably a little higher than the competitors."

"Defender for Business is included by default with an Office 365 premium subscription."

"The tool's cost has been a little high, but I do not think it was terrible."

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Manufacturing Company

12%

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17%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackberry Protect?

It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blackberry Protect?

The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

What needs improvement with Blackberry Protect?

I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immedi...

What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Business?

A few things are valuable. One is the alerting we see when any kind of intrusion is happening, any kind of malware is being deployed across the endpoints, or any kind of suspicious activity is goin...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Business?

The package with Business Premium is good for what you get for the price. The standalone license's cost is a bit higher, and I would rate it as an eight out of ten for pricing.

What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Business?

It is not quick to make exclusions or specific configurations compared to other antiviruses on the market. It is less quick than Microsoft Defender or other antivirus solutions.

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Overview

BlackBerry Cylance provides endpoint security, threat protection, and antivirus capabilities, using AI and machine learning for protection against malware and ransomware on desktops, servers, and virtual machines worldwide. Its AI-driven threat detection operates even with limited internet, facilitating effective threat management.

BlackBerry Cylance's centralized dashboard simplifies threat management and vulnerability protection for organizations globally. The platform combines AI and machine learning to deliver superior zero-day threat protection and minimize CPU usage, offering stable and accurate threat detection without frequent updates. It includes tools like CylanceOPTICS and CylancePERSONA for enhanced user behavior monitoring and adopts a proactive approach that effectively manages threats at various lifecycle stages. Renowned for stability and performance, it efficiently prevents unauthorized applications while maintaining system productivity.

What are the main features of BlackBerry Cylance?

Minimal CPU Usage: Efficiently operates without taxing computer resources.
AI and Machine Learning: Advanced technology for zero-day threat protection.
Lightweight Design: Functions without constant updates for simplified usage.
Centralized Management: Offers a user-friendly, intuitive dashboard.
CylanceOPTICS and PERSONA: Tools for in-depth user behavior analysis.

What are key benefits to look for in user reviews?

Effective Malware Detection: Recognized accuracy in identifying security threats.
Proactive Threat Mitigation: Actively detects and manages threats.
Stability and Performance: Consistent protection without hampering system performance.
Reduced Unauthorized Access: Limits unpermitted application activity.

In the professional sector, BlackBerry Cylance is leveraged to protect crucial infrastructure through a robust approach accommodating environments with limited connectivity. Its widespread deployment in industries, including healthcare and finance, is attributed to its ease of deployment and comprehensive protection capabilities. However, enhancements in reporting, pricing structures, and technical support are avenues for development, reflecting user feedback for improving detection rates and overall dashboard usability.

Microsoft Defender for Business is a new endpoint security solution that was designed especially for the small and medium-sized business (up to 300 employees). With this endpoint security solution, your company's devices are better protected from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats.

Sample Customers

Panasonic, Noble Energy, Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Charles River Laboratories, Rovi Corporation, Toyota, Kiewit

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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs. Microsoft Defender for Business