ConnectWise SIEM vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

ConnectWise and Microsoft are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. ConnectWise is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3. ConnectWise holds a 0.2% mindshare in EDR, compared to Microsoft’s 10.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and ConnectWise SIEM are both robust cybersecurity solutions competing in the same category. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has the upper hand in pricing and customer support, while ConnectWise SIEM is preferred for its advanced features, despite higher costs.

Features: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's valued features include threat detection, automated investigation, and quick response times. ConnectWise SIEM is praised for its extensive integrations, customizable alerts, and detailed reporting. While both products offer strong features, ConnectWise SIEM’s customization and integration options give it an edge.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could improve its alert accuracy and integration abilities. Users recommend enhancing the learning curve and reducing complexity for ConnectWise SIEM. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint needs better integrations, while ConnectWise SIEM requires simplification to be more user-friendly.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is noted for its straightforward, quick deployment and responsive customer service. ConnectWise SIEM, while comprehensive, has a more complex deployment process and varied customer service experiences. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands out with easier deployment and better service.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is appreciated for reasonable setup costs and a solid ROI. In contrast, ConnectWise SIEM has higher setup costs but delivers enhanced ROI through its advanced features. Users see Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as cost-efficient, while ConnectWise SIEM’s high ROI justifies its expense for those needing complex features.

To learn more, read our detailed ConnectWise SIEM vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Report (Updated: March 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise SIEM

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

32nd

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (29th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (20th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (21st)

Microsoft Defender for Endp...

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

192

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise SIEM is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 10.6%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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Giulio Valeri

Owner at SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SRL

Efficiently monitoring and detecting suspicious activities

One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments. For instance, once we were connecting different parts in China, and we had to reserve resources for the blue source of the login of task no v. ConnectWise Fortify successfully mitigated the issue and monitored any suspicious activity in the Microsoft environment. Despite the inconvenience, the Microsoft environment is still active and susceptible to cyber threats. We do a lot of research and utilize ConnectWise Fortify to restart and restore the system. It's essential to have a solution like ConnectWise Fortify to protect against cyber threats.

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AnuragSrivastava

Information Security Engineering Lead at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Provides detailed visibility into threats but the ability to add exceptions needs improvement

One major item for improvement is the ability to add exceptions. We can add some exceptions, but not at the level we need to. The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices. Reporting could also be improved because, at present, we get limited results at times. For example, in an environment with more than 100,000 devices, you may just get 10,000 results when you run a report.

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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

"We have found the solution has great functionality and it is easy to use."

"One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments."

"The patch management is very easy, as it can be done automatically or added to a schedule."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has been secure and there is zero maintenance required because it updates with Microsoft Windows."

"The investigation aspect is the most useful. It's user friendly and has a good user interface."

"The most valuable aspect lies in its automation capabilities, particularly within security automation."

"Overall, I recommend Microsoft Defender for Endpoint due to its features and capabilities, which cover more loopholes than other EDR solutions."

"What I found most valuable in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is that it's out-of-the-box, which brings more value to the customer. The technical support for the product is also one of the best parts, because it's good, in terms of the product knowledge of the technical engineers."

"The features I have found most valuable are the ransomware and malware protection. The solution detects malware live and whenever it detects suspicious activity, it quarantines it."

"It is quite stable. We have not had any cases, i.e., viruses, that would require a reboot, etc. We have never had a situation where we needed to reinstall the tools as a result of the Defender application or a feature being corrupt."

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Cons

"ConnectWise Fortify could work on covering more areas, like phishing messages, which have become more complicated to detect."

"The manage portion of the solution is complicated and should be simplified by having different versions to meet the needs of different size companies."

"Features like device inventory continue to lack essential workstation drill-downs showing the entire device information with the least effort."

"The detection of viruses could be a little bit better."

"Its price could be better."

"We need better support to learn about the product. Documentation is available, but we need some kind of training program so that we can get a better understanding of the product."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is secure but when it comes to security all solutions could improve security."

"I'm not too sure of its current capabilities, but I'm pretty sure they are doing a good job on Windows and Mac. However, I'm not sure whether they covered Linux. If I remember correctly, Microsoft Defender didn't have anything proper on Linux back then, but if they have improved it from that aspect, it would already be ticking all the boxes."

"I would like to have additional features such as DNS lookup, which would help for detecting malicious sites."

"The reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"The solution comes free with Microsoft Windows 10."

"For most people, the price of the license is not something that they have to worry about."

"When customers haven't deployed the solution and don't have licenses, it can be expensive to start from scratch."

"Buying individual point products would've cost us a lot more money than one integrated solution that also capitalizes on Teams Voice and things of that nature. Given our size, buying individual products would have easily cost us a million dollars."

"The license for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is included in the license for the Microsoft Windows operating system."

"Because Microsoft Defender comes as an add-on, it can be a bit expensive if you're trying to buying it separately. Another option is to upgrade, but the enterprise licenses for Microsoft can also be quite a bit pricey. Overall, the cost of Microsoft Defender compared to that of other endpoint detection solutions is slightly higher."

"The E5 license is the one that I recommend because it comes with Cloud App Security, which is a good thing to have on top of Microsoft Defender."

"The base price for an E5 license, which includes Enterprise Mobility + Security E5, is $57 per user per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Wholesaler/Distributor

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

26%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ConnectWise Fortify?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Fortify?

The pricing is good. I would say it's at a reasonable price point.

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What needs improvement with ConnectWise Fortify?

Currently, the virtual process is working fine, as it is able to detect Webex when intentional messages are sent. However, there is still room for improvement in this area. We could find a new way ...

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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Also Known As

ConnectWise Security Management, ConnectWise Fortify, Continuum Fortify, ConnectWise SIEM, ConnectWise SASE

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Overview

IT solution providers are the first—and often only—line of defense for every kind of business in every part of the world. Whether managing mom-and-pop businesses or high-profile clients, providing preventive security measures is a must-have in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions offer an additional layer of security for your clients; however, most SIEM solutions are routinely difficult to manage, expensive to deploy, and require a significant amount of in-house cybersecurity expertise.

ConnectWise SIEM offers a powerful alternative to expand your security perspective to both prevention and detection. The solution includes comprehensive, flexible SIEM software that streamlines safety and security across your network without additional full-time employee costs or complicated implementations.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

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Sample Customers

Techvera, Syrex, Clark Integrated Technologies

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

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