Microsoft Defender for Business vs Seqrite Endpoint Security comparison

Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Seqrite Endpoint Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Business is 1.4%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Seqrite Endpoint Security is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.8%
Microsoft Defender for Business	1.4%
Seqrite Endpoint Security	1.0%
Other	93.8%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Paritosh Jani

Associate VP (Managed Information Technology Services) at Dev Information Tech Pvt Ltd

Has delivered automated threat response and streamlined integration with advanced tools

The best features of Microsoft Defender for Business include it coming as an XDR solution which provides automated investigations, remediations, and endpoint detection and response. Moreover, it can be tightly integrated with vulnerability management or detecting vulnerabilities and pushing them to the SIEM solution. I utilize the advanced threat hunting feature of Microsoft Defender for Business and find it helpful; it's good and improving with every update. Microsoft Defender for Business integrates effectively with the Microsoft ecosystem as with Azure Sentinel, and it has a two-way natural integration. Apart from that, it also integrates with industry SIEM solutions such as Splunk.

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Nisar Ahmed Bellary

Senior Executive Talent Acquisition at Accion Labs

With DLP, XDR, and EDR functionalities, the solution also offers great technical support

The most valuable features of the solution are DLP, XDR, and EDR functionalities. It is a lightweight solution with good features, allowing for application control. The solution also offers good DLP features, and our company recently upgraded to use its XDR features. The solution's XDR features work smoothly in our company. With the lightweight nature of the solution and its features, my team was required to deploy the solution in our company. Our company also receives good support from Seqrite, which was one of the main reasons we chose the solution since we could get help if we faced any issues with the solution.

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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

"The user interface of the solution is sophisticated and straightforward."

"Cortex XDR alerts us on the dashboard when there's a threat, which allows us to restrict that user and helps secure our infrastructure."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks should be a stable solution."

"Traps has drastically reduced our endpoint attack surface via advanced detection capabilities, sandboxing of never before seen programs, and by drastically limiting where executables can launch in the first place."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is specifically designed to prevent zero-day attacks and is part of an ecosystem of Palo Alto, providing customers with a long-term vision to modify and redesign how security is applied in their company."

"The stability is pretty good except for one or two cases, and based on the performance, it's been okay with pretty high performance, no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."

"Their XDR agent and their behavioral indicators of compromise (BIOC) are pretty nice. Their managed threat hunting is also pretty nice. They also have WildFire, which is a service for actively looking for malware. It's quite useful."

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

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"Microsoft Defender for Business offers the best pricing option in the market and is very cost-effective."

"The solution is effective, continuously improving, and highly regarded, especially with Microsoft's leadership in the industry."

"I rate Microsoft Defender for Business a 10 out of 10."

"The interface is quite user-friendly."

"Defender is top class in terms of functional security."

"The most effective features of Microsoft Defender for Business include its threat detection and response capabilities in managing vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks."

"I haven't had any problems with the tool's stability."

"Using Microsoft Defender for Business is beneficial for my company."

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"Seqrite Endpoint Security is a good solution."

"The solution is centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use."

"The setup process was easy for our remote clients and us as well."

"The most valuable part of the solution is its ransomware backup feature."

"With Seqrite, it is completely protected, and we have full control over what is happening on the end user's laptop."

"We were excited about the cloud-based management features of Seqrite and were looking to use the same."

"Endpoint Security's best features are inventory, asset management, and quick scanning."

"The convenience has been great."

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Cons

"I have seen lagging with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. There was one time when we faced a threat actor trying to gain access to our system. When our team utilized the tool, we were all on the same dashboard and we faced a lag issue at that time of around five minutes, which was quite significant."

"It takes time to scan the servers and devices."

"The negative aspect I see is the economic model used by Palo Alto."

"Additionally, I think the price is very high, and if it can be adjusted, I believe it will be a very good solution."

"If Palo Alto reduces the pricing slightly for their products, it would make them more scalable in markets such as India and globally for cybersecurity."

"Traps doesn't work with McAfee. You need to remove McAfee to install Traps. This is very common, and its nothing that should be an issue. Some antivirus engines recognize Traps as an threat component, so maybe they need to shake hands somewhere."

"I feel that it should not be a licensed activity because a feature should allow us to see applications running on end devices."

"The product's pricing needs improvement. They could provide more discounts. Additionally, the dashboard and control panel could be enhanced."

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

"Talking with the tool's technician about any problem is very complicated."

"I have an open case for close to two months with no responses or updates, except for an email response, and I've made four or five phone calls regarding the Microsoft Interconnect for AD and cloud tenant."

"The pricing of Microsoft Defender for Business has a long way to go since people are still preferring solutions such as CrowdStrike and Palo Alto."

"Technical support could be faster to respond."

"The biggest one is that Defender needs to be more proactive to the emerging threats. There can be tighter integration with email, especially how it integrates with our email system, which is the Microsoft Outlook suite. There should be the ability to react a lot quicker to emerging threats because sometimes, it takes a few days before some of these new threats are fully identified, and we need that to be a few hours."

"I am not satisfied with Microsoft's technical support. There are challenges with the knowledge and experience of the support staff, frequent redirection between departments, and slow response times."

"The solution's AI is notorious for false positives, and the time you have to spend training it is ridiculous."

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"In the next version, they should improve the areas of utility and centralized control."

"When it comes to the support provided by the product, I see that Seqrite is not as mature as the other products in the market."

"The solution needs to improve stability."

"The cost of the solution can be improved."

"The solution could integrate with other products to provide a comprehensive protection strategy."

"The pricing could be a bit lower."

"User management could be improved."

"The solution's integration capabilities are moderate and could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is a little bit on the expensive side."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"The tool's price is moderate."

"It's the most expensive solution, but features-wise, it's quite strong. It's very good for protection, so the results are very good in the case of protection. I would rate it a two out of ten in terms of pricing."

"Licensing for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR can be costly, especially when it comes to a hundred users. A license is required for each user, and the subscription must be renewed on a yearly basis."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

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"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 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."

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

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis. Compared to other solutions, this solution is cheaper."

"It is a cheaply priced product."

"As per the suggestions from one of the experts we know, it is advisable to make a proper comparison with the local vendors instead of solely relying on online prices, which are often higher and quite expensive."

"Though I don't think that this is a cheaply priced product, I feel that it is an affordable solution."

"There is no option to refund the money and unfortunately, we bought a three-year license, seeing that Quick Heal is a long-established player in the market."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"We get the tool for around 1200 rupees for a three-year subscription. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"I give the cost of the solution a seven out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	1

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Business?

I see room for improvement in Microsoft Defender for Business, particularly regarding the consolidation of all securi...

What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Defender for Business?

I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's pricing is good for us, where it is neither cheap nor expensive.

What needs improvement with Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's integration capabilities are moderate and could be improved.

What is your primary use case for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Seqrite Endpoint Security protects individual machines, servers, and emails against malware, viruses, and spam attacks.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Microsoft Defender for Business offers comprehensive endpoint protection with features like AI-driven predictive analysis and integration with Microsoft services. It caters to businesses in the Microsoft and Azure ecosystems, enhancing cybersecurity strategies with real-time alerts and automated threat hunting.

Targeting enterprise environments, Microsoft Defender for Business provides extensive security measures for desktops, laptops, and virtual desktop infrastructure. Its seamless integration with Microsoft Sentinel allows for enhanced insight and threat mitigation. The central console aids in configuration and management, but areas such as URL filtering, reporting, and integration with non-Microsoft systems require improvement. Users often demand advanced threat detection and a quicker response to emerging threats, as managing security across platforms can present challenges.

What are the key features of Microsoft Defender for Business?

Vulnerability Management: Offers extensive analysis of potential vulnerabilities.
Predictive Analysis: Utilizes AI to anticipate threats before they materialize.
Seamless Integration: Works well with Microsoft services for enhanced protection.
Threat Detection & Response: Provides real-time alerts and quick responses to threats.
Endpoint Security: Comprehensive security for all endpoints in an organization.
Data Loss Prevention: Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access and leaks.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Real-time alerts and automated threat hunting improve protection.
Ease of Use: Central console facilitates configuration and management.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security frameworks and Microsoft systems.
Comprehensive Protection: Extends security to identity, email, and cloud environments.

In sectors like finance and healthcare, Microsoft Defender for Business is implemented to secure sensitive data and maintain compliance. Managed service providers and resellers leverage its capabilities to offer robust security frameworks for clients, ensuring protection of digital assets and reducing risks associated with cyber threats.

Microsoft

Seqrite Endpoint Security provides comprehensive endpoint protection with features like inventory management, antivirus defense, and ransomware prevention. It ensures seamless device and application control, offering centralized management for hybrid environments across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Seqrite Endpoint Security, known for its centralized management system, is designed to safeguard endpoints with advanced antivirus, malware detection, and ransomware prevention capabilities. It facilitates effective governance for hybrid work environments, providing robust inventory and asset management. While offering advanced device and application control across Windows, Mac, and Linux, Seqrite integrates XDR and EDR functionalities along with web protection and policy implementation.

What are the key features of Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Inventory and Asset Management: Track and manage hardware and software assets effectively.
Ransomware Backup: Provides backups to secure data against ransomware attacks.
Advanced EDR and XDR: Offers extended and endpoint detection and response.
File Monitoring: Monitors file activities to ensure data integrity.
External Device Control: Manages device usage and access.
Web Protection: Safeguards against online threats with secure browsing.
DLP Features: Monitors data access and usage to prevent data loss.

What benefits should be looked for?

Ease of Management: Streamlined management with a user-friendly interface.
Policy Implementation: Fast and effective application of security policies.
Cost-Effective Plans: Provides affordable options for varied businesses.
Centralized Management: Simplifies the management of multiple devices.

In industries like IT, healthcare, and finance, Seqrite Endpoint Security finds usage for securing endpoint devices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its centralized cloud-based management supports robust access control and governance, suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises in managing endpoint security challenges.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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Gadre, Bharat Vikas Group, Fernandez Hospital, Fabtech Projects & Engineering, KIMS Hospital, National Steel And Agro Industries, Sardar Patel University, Sterling Wilson, Chowgule Industries

Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Seqrite Endpoint Security