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BloodHound Enterprise vs Microsoft Entra ID Protection comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

BloodHound Enterprise
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (8th), Microsoft Security Suite (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) category, the mindshare of BloodHound Enterprise is 6.0%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID Protection is 19.2%, down from 33.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Hasan Abufreiha - PeerSpot reviewer
Has significantly influenced our security strategy as it helps us plan attacks and take initial steps in compromising networks
I haven't explored cost-saving aspects or utilized integration capabilities within BloodHound. Additionally, I haven't used AI features in Broadcom for threat detection yet, leaving that to our IT team to handle. If you're already familiar with the field, learning to use BloodHound Enterprise shouldn't be too tricky as the UI is user-friendly and the features are straightforward. I'd rate my overall experience around an eight, mainly due to occasional performance issues and deeper operational concerns. However, in terms of features, UI, and ease of use, it's top-notch.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Access to other software is just one click away and suitable for big organizations
Currently, we have limited use of Microsoft AD. We only use it to see if user blocks are available. If they are, we unblock the account and get access accordingly. AD has paid access control features. We can add access control over AD. For example, for documentation, we use an Outline tool. It's open source, and we add our company's knowledge base to it. It's an alternative to Confluence. We don't want everyone to have access to all documentation. If I create documentation for my team, only my team should have access, not support or sales. We can add these scopes or access controls over AD. Once integrated, the person will get the appropriate access control features upon logging in. Role-based access control is a great feature of Active Directory.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The custom Cypress queries in BloodHound Enterprise is the most valuable feature."
"The features we find most effective for identity security include access reviews, two-factor authentication, and modification."
"The solution helps us with authentication."
"The deployment process is straightforward. It takes a few hours to complete."
"The most valuable features are the API apps, which I use to connect to my cloud Protection."
"We've integrated our other software with Microsoft, and we log into other software using Microsoft. That's very helpful."
"I find the most valuable feature to be conditional access."
"The reverse proxy feature provides additional security that is not available in other solutions."
"I use conditional access most of the time."
 

Cons

"A few months ago, there was a problem with the digesters having trouble importing data from the normal digesters, a significant issue that needed attention."
"Microsoft has not offered control over how they calculate high or low-risk scenarios. While they mention if a low risk is found by Microsoft, the triggered policy isn't customizable."
"The product's initial setup phase is not easy."
"The recent CrowdStrike issue affected most systems."
"Entra ID lacks a function to synchronize from the cloud to the local directory. This is a significant issue since there is no write-back feature from the cloud to local, which would allow me to use my own credentials from the cloud tenant securely."
"Azure AD could improve by enhancing the availability of specialized courses for security, such as NETSCOUT security or other relevant certifications. It would be beneficial to have specific courses for security, to provide in-depth knowledge and skills related to Azure AD. While there are micro-learning resources available for various concepts, many people in the IT industry may not have the time to go through all the courses to properly configure and utilize Azure Active Directory. Simplifying the implementation process and making it easier for individuals to join a company with Azure AD could also be considered areas for improvement."
"There is a lot of confusion around the user interface."
"Integrating some notifications, not necessarily all, but at least for important events or alerts, would be beneficial as it would function as a team solution or something similar."
"Identity labeling and sensitivity needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is competitive in the SMA segment and runs $5-$6 per user."
"Azure Active Directory Identity Protection is not very expensive."
"The price of Azure AD is not expensive."
"The product cost is on the expensive side."
"From one to ten, if one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BloodHound Enterprise?
I don't have any specific improvements in mind, as I haven't encountered any significant issues with BloodHound Enterprise. However, a few months ago, there was a problem with the digesters having ...
What is your primary use case for BloodHound Enterprise?
I mainly use BloodHound Enterprise for internal architecture planning, audits, and daily general testing engagements.
What advice do you have for others considering BloodHound Enterprise?
I haven't explored cost-saving aspects or utilized integration capabilities within BloodHound. Additionally, I haven't used AI features in Broadcom for threat detection yet, leaving that to our IT ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
Microsoft Entra ID requires additional licensing components, particularly for Entra ID governance as an add-on for those with P1 or P2 licenses.
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
Microsoft has not offered control over how they calculate high or low-risk scenarios. While they mention if a low risk is found by Microsoft, the triggered policy isn't customizable. Enhanced confi...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure AD Identity Protection
 

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