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%

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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

"From a single pane of glass, you can easily manage all of your endpoints."

"The ability to kind of stitch everything together and see the actual complete picture is very useful. I guess you'd call it a playbook. Some people call it the forensics analysis of what was happening on particular endpoints when they detected some malicious behavior, and what transpired before that to cause that. It is also very user friendly. The way they have done everything and integrated all the solutions that they've purchased over the years to make it a very seamless, effective product is very good. One thing about Palo Alto is that they take the products or services that they purchase and make them seamless for the end user as compared to some companies that purchase other companies and then just kind of have their products off to the side or keep different interfaces. Palo Alto doesn't do that."

"The one feature of Palo Alto Networks Traps that our organization finds most valuable is the App ID service."

"The protection offered by this product is good, as is the endpoint reporting."

"The dashboard is customizable."

"What I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it is a comprehensive solution that contains everything the organization may need when using endpoints."

"The product is very good, it has caught a lot of exploits that most products would not."

"The main benefit of using Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks while employing Palo Alto Firewall at the internet edge is that it improves security on our endpoint devices, integrating seamlessly with Palo Alto Firewalls to deliver comprehensive network, analyst, and security details all in a single dashboard, which allows us to manage everything from our network devices."

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

"The solution provides good scalability."

"The security features in Microsoft Defender for Business that have been most effective for our company include the way it's built-in and intertwined into all the operating systems, giving us a good opportunity to holistically block things for the organization using that tenant."

"Microsoft Defender for Business works well with the Microsoft Azure Security ecosystem, including Defender for Endpoint and Office 365 Cloud."

"The interface is quite user-friendly."

"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."

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

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

"Seqrite Endpoint Security is a good solution."

"In case it works, we are looking to use features like USB blocking, file upload alerts, and other antivirus features as well, but this software has to work first."

"We found the DLP to be innovative and useful."

"I like Seqrite's web protection features and external device control."

"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."

"The convenience has been great."

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Cons

"Limited remote connection."

"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."

"Impact on system performance is horrible, adding a lot of delays for users."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is not only pricey; it is extremely expensive."

"A potential area of improvement for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is the cost."

"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."

"If he is using a smaller company, he can depend on some other tools because Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a bit expensive."

"The price could be a little lower."

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"Technical support could be faster to respond."

"Threat protection could be improved even though it is already a built-in feature."

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

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

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

"Pricing could be lowered as it is expensive and not suitable for low-budget organizations."

"The security could always be improved."

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

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"Endpoint Security would be improved by adding DLP."

"We are using Apple devices, and the advanced device control service doesn't work for M1 chips devices, like Apple MacBooks."

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

"I would like to see Seqrite add a remote profile so we can implement different policies for users connecting to the in-office LAN and those accessing the office network from home or a public internet connection."

"The pricing could be a bit lower."

"We would like the solution to have integration with other security solutions so that we can have a single base for monitoring all the security incidents and concerns."

"The solution could improve by providing better security and a cloud base version."

"The solution needs to improve stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"This is an expensive solution."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

"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."

"The price was fine."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses."

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"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"We pay approximately $1,500 for licenses for the solution."

"Endpoint Security is cheaper than Trend Micro."

"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."

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

"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 license isn't expensive."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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	55

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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Seqrite Endpoint Security

August 2026

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Seqrite End Point Security, Seqrite EPS

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

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