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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps vs Qualys VMDR comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 23, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

No sentiment score available
Sentiment score
7.7
Organizations save up to 60% and improve security by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps integrated with Microsoft 365.
Sentiment score
7.1
Qualys VMDR enhances security by detecting vulnerabilities, improving asset management, reducing breaches, and offering 30% time-cost savings.
The biggest return on investment so far has been visibility, knowing what we have in our environment.
We saw a return on investment through significant savings in time, money, and resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.5
Iboss customer service is praised for responsiveness, knowledge, efficiency, excellent support, proactive problem-solving, and dedicated account management.
Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps support is knowledgeable but varies in response time and experience, with efficient chat praise.
Sentiment score
6.7
Qualys VMDR's customer service is responsive and efficient, though some users report delays in response speed and troubleshooting.
They are very fast, responsive, and knowledgeable.
Their customer service is pretty good, but it's frustrating to go through three or four channels before reaching the right person.
The technical support provided by Qualys is pretty good.
The response time takes a while.
When reaching out via email, they reply quickly.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
iBoss provides scalable solutions for seamless bandwidth adjustment, supporting global expansion and efficient management of significant user loads.
Sentiment score
8.3
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps offers scalable security, seamless integration, and centralized management for enterprises, supporting complex environments effortlessly.
Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR offers scalable, flexible cloud-based architecture, praised for efficiency despite potential cost increases with higher usage.
We have flexibility with our primary and backup nodes if there's a large amount of web traffic.
For what I know about the log collector and how much data it can take in, it is super scalable and capable of handling high workloads.
Scalability depends on the license and the number of assets being monitored.
Qualys VMDR can handle scalability, although increasing the inventory can raise the licensing costs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
iboss is highly stable with minimal issues; cloud transition improves performance, earning high stability ratings from users.
Sentiment score
8.0
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is highly stable, with users generally reporting reliable performance and minimal downtime.
Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is praised for stability and reliability, efficiently managing large scans with minor issues quickly resolved.
We've experienced zero downtime.
Like any other Microsoft product, the uptime is good.
 

Room For Improvement

IBoss users seek improved reporting, security features, cloud integration, higher network capacity, intuitive configurations, and more efficient customer support.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps needs improved integration, enhanced features, better support, competitive pricing, and more robust reporting and automation.
Qualys VMDR needs better reporting, UI, integration, asset management, reduced false positives, faster support, and enhanced features.
It is not as intuitive as the rest of the platform.
We are having trouble with our continuous reporting configuration and struggling with configuring the collector properly with our log parsing.
If AI features were integrated, it could enhance the capabilities significantly.
It does not automate patching unless the patch management module is purchased separately.
The response time of technical support takes a while.
 

Setup Cost

Iboss offers competitive, transparent pricing with a per-user model, simplifying cost forecasting and enhancing budget predictability for enterprises.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps offers valuable integration and discounts, making it cost-effective for enterprises despite its perceived high pricing.
Qualys VMDR pricing is higher, flexible, and negotiable, with costs based on company size, assets, and features.
It offers the same features you would get from a vendor that charges 250,000 British pounds for a fraction of the price.
I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
I have a notion that Qualys might be more expensive than Rapid7.
 

Valuable Features

Iboss provides scalable cloud security with advanced features like content filtering, SSL inspection, and seamless integration, enhancing user protection.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps offers efficient management, threat detection, integration with Microsoft tools, and comprehensive cloud security oversight.
Qualys VMDR excels in vulnerability management with automatic detection, seamless integration, real-time dashboards, and user-friendly deployment features.
The solution's mental health function can detect if someone needs help.
We have also locked down our consent apps, so users can no longer consent on their own behalf to create apps in our environment.
Qualys VMDR provides a real-time response and reporting feature, which is excellent.
Qualys VMDR offers a one-stop solution for monitoring and reporting.
I like the automated report generation and vulnerability report generation.
 

Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (13th), Internet Security (4th), Web Content Filtering (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (8th), ZTNA as a Service (12th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th)
Microsoft Defender for Clou...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (4th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (13th), Microsoft Security Suite (11th)
Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Hamm - PeerSpot reviewer
We experienced benefits immediately but the report generation is lagging
iboss excels on the networking side but lags slightly behind competitors like Zscaler and Netskope in terms of security feature parity. I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention. Using iboss for DLP instead of traditional endpoint solutions is preferable, but its current feature set requires some clunky workarounds. I'd also like to see better integration of DLP into the platform. Additionally, while it's improving, reporting can be slow at times. This is problematic when generating reports for executives who expect them immediately. I'd like to see further improvements in reporting speed and efficiency.
Anthony Alvarico - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides discovery, data exfiltration, and sensitive data exposure at low cost
The deployment process is quick, taking two to three days. The implementation and customization require more time. We need to adjust the setup to fit the client's needs, which involves fine-tuning notifications and alerts to avoid overwhelming them. First, you need the appropriate licensing. Once you have that, go to security.microsoft.com and integrate with Defender for Endpoints to receive information. While you can ingest logs from different firewalls, such as Palo Alto or Cisco, we usually implement them with Defender for Endpoints. Once a laptop or desktop is set up in Defender for Endpoints, integrating Cloud Apps with the endpoints allows us to collect the data easily. I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.
Harold Jensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Good visibility but expensive and needs better support
Support: It's often overseas and often following a script, basically asking us to redo what we opened the case with. Multiple APIs: There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys. We had to use manual inputs and some API calls to get items in place. Dashboard: It is very rudimentary with very little customization. The Qualys Scripting Language (QSL) works differently in different Qualys modules, so when you get it working in one area you have to modify the syntax in others. User account management: We often have to give users more rights than needed just to give them what they need. Integration with the various Qualys Modules: You can tell the UI is different based on of the different teams that created them. QSL syntax same in all modules Responsiveness of some of the components: They time out, you get a blank screen, etc. Backend updates between the various modules: You update connectors and information takes a few minutes to show in VMDR or Global Asset View Connectors: Connectors have a throttling issue with AWS which causes them to frequently fail unless you manually run them again.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
I have the same complaint about them that I have about other software companies. Sometimes when you call in support, ...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We are a PreK-12 public school district, and we use iboss to filter internet content for our students at home and sta...
Which is the better security solution - Cisco Umbrella or Microsoft Cloud App Security?
Cisco Umbrella is an integral component of the Cisco SASE architecture. It integrates security in a single, cloud-nat...
What do you like most about Microsoft Cloud App Security?
It does a great job of monitoring and maintaining a security baseline. For us, that is a key element. The notificatio...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Cloud App Security?
Honestly, it is expensive. I would rate the price as eight out of ten.
What is your primary use case for Qualys VM?
Qualys VM is used for vulnerability scans for the internet and applications using application exchange. There are man...
What do you like most about Qualys VMDR?
I like that we have many scanners and channels that don't overload. It helps us scan and track easily. Also, the tagg...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
For smaller enterprises, the pricing is on the pricier side. However, for larger enterprises, it's considered okay. I...
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
MS Cloud App Security, Microsoft Cloud App Security
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
Customers for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps include Accenture, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Ansell, and Nakilat.
Agrokor Group, American Specialty Health, American State Bank, Arval, Life:), Axway, Bank of the West, Blueport Commerce, BSkyB, Brinks, CaixaBank, Cartagena, Catholic Health System, CEC Bank, Cegedim, CIGNA, Clickability, Colby-Sawyer College, Commercial Bank of Dubai, University of Utah, eBay Inc., ING Singapore, National Theatre, OTP Bank, Sodexo, WebEx
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