Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Rapid7 InsightCloudSec comparison

Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. Rapid7 InsightCloudSec

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category, the mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is 2.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is 10.4%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightCloudSec is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

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Andrew W

VP - Information Technology at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Tells us about vulnerabilities as well as their impact and helps to focus on real issues

Looking at all the different pieces, it has got everything we need. Some of the pieces we do not even use. For example, we do not have Kubernetes Security. We are not running any K8 clusters, so it is good for us. Overall, we find the solution to be fantastic. There can be additional education components. This may not be truly fair to them because of what the product is going for, but it would be great to see additional education for compliance. It is not a criticism of the tool per se, but anything to help non-development resources understand some of the complexities of the cloud is always appreciated. Any additional educational resources are always helpful for security teams, especially those without a development background.

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Vibhor Goel

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Deutsche Börse

A single tool for complete visibility and addressing security gaps

Currently, issues are structured in Microsoft Defender for Cloud at severity levels of high, critical, or warning, but these severity levels are not always right. For example, Microsoft might consider a port being open as critical, but that might not be the case for our company. Similarly, it might suggest closing some management ports, but you might need them to be able to log in, so the severity levels for certain things can be improved. Even though Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a way to temporarily disable certain alerts or notifications without affecting our security score, it would be better to have more granularized control over these recommendations. Currently, we cannot even disable certain alerts or notifications. There should be an automated mechanism to design Azure policies based on the recommendations, possibly with AI integration. Instead of an engineer having to write a policy to fix security gaps, which is very time-consuming, there should be an inbuilt capability to auto-remediate everything and have proper control in place. Additionally, enabling Defender for Cloud at the resource group level, rather than only at the subscription level, would be beneficial.

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ChennaRao Vemula

Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Pearson Education Inc

Enhances security posture with cost efficiency and powerful APIs

We have been using it for almost four years. We are one of the top first customers who implemented it. It's a cloud security solution With this tool, we have a neat security posture at least in terms of securing our environment. It helps us handle all the misconfigurations, and we do day-to-day…

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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

"Singularity Cloud Security's most valuable features are its ease of scalability and comprehensive security measures."

"It used to guide me about an alert. There is something called an alert guide. I used to click on the alert guide, and I could read everything. I could read about the alert and how to resolve it. I used to love that feature."

"Singularity Cloud Workload Security provides us with better security detection and more visibility. It is another resource that we can use to detect vulnerabilities in our company's systems. For example, it can help us detect new file processes that we are not familiar with, which could be used by attackers to exploit our systems. Singularity Cloud Workload Security can also help us diagnose and analyze data to determine whether it is malicious or not. Singularity Cloud Workload Security is like another pair of eyes that can help us protect our systems from cyberattacks."

"The UI is responsive and user-friendly."

"SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security has improved our security posture."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to gain deep visibility into the workloads inside containers."

"It is advantageous in terms of time-saving and cost reduction."

"Cloud Native Security is a tool that has good monitoring features."

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"DSPM is the most valuable feature."

"The solution's robust security posture is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable features are ransomware protection and access controls. The solution has helped us secure some folders on our systems from unauthorized modifications."

"Defender for Cloud provides a complete DevOps security package for cloud services."

"It works seamlessly on the Azure platform because it's a Microsoft app. Its setup is similar, so if you already have a Microsoft account, it just flows into it."

"Defender for Cloud is a plug-and-play solution that provides continuous posture management once enabled."

"It helps you to identify the gaps in your solution and remediate them. It produces a compliance checklist against known standards such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, iTrust, etc."

"I would like to see more connectors and plugins with other platforms."

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"Agentless scanning is a possible use with Rapid7 InsightCloudSec."

"The tool's most valuable feature is workload protection for Kubernetes and container security. It has agents that identify bugs or lack of security on runtime containers."

"I find the security frameworks and security tools valuable. I think they're good in the infrastructure of the code security. They are also good at threat protection."

"The tool provides centralized visibility through dashboards and alerts, allowing customers to receive reports on cloud vulnerabilities and security posture. Rapid7 InsightCloudSec provides customers with a robust understanding of cloud security."

"It runs every hour and has been reliable since I started."

"ICSE is cheaper compared to other tools and has a pleasant user experience with good support."

Cons

"I would like to see the map feature improve. It's good, but it isn't fully developed. It lets us use custom resources and policies but does not allow us to perform some actions. I would also like more custom integration and runtime security for Kubernetes."

"PingSafe takes four to five hours to detect and highlight an issue, and that time should be reduced."

"SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security could be improved with easier integrations to the Singularity Data Lake, particularly for various vendors."

"When we get a new finding from PingSafe, I wish we could get an alert in the console, so we can work on it before we see it in the report. It would be very useful for the team that is actively working on the PingSafe platform, so we can close the issue the same day before it appears in the daily report."

"We repeatedly get alerts on the tool dashboard that we've already solved on our end, but they still appear. That is somewhat irritating."

"Crafting customized policies can be tricky."

"Implementing single sign-on requires a pre-class account feature, which is currently not available."

"Maybe container runtime security could be improved."

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"Customizing some of the compliance requirements based on individual needs seems like the biggest area of improvement. There should be an option to turn specific controls on and off based on how your solution is configured."

"I would like to see more connectors and plugins with other platforms."

"Defender is occasionally unreliable. It isn't 100% efficient in terms of antivirus detection, but it isn't an issue most of the time. It's also somewhat difficult to train new security analysts to use Defender."

"The product must improve its UI."

"There should be an automated mechanism to design Azure policies based on the recommendations, possibly with AI integration. Instead of an engineer having to write a policy to fix security gaps, which is very time-consuming, there should be an inbuilt capability to auto-remediate everything and have proper control in place."

"Defender could provide more in-depth visibility into vulnerabilities and services. For instance, we wanted to scan Azure NetApp for sensitive data, but they didn't have that feature. It was only for storage accounts. I want Azure Defender features to cover all Azure resources rather than a few."

"Early on, the lack of transparency is a challenge. Microsoft does not tell you the cost when they launch something."

"Defender could improve how data is represented. It can be unstructured or slow to load. The recent update allowing policy grouping into control groups is beneficial, but further enhancements for speed and clarity are needed."

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"A couple of modules are missing when compared to other providers, specifically related to some IAM, and the login piece needs improvement."

"There are a lot of other solutions in the market, not only providing the features of a CSPM, but also CNAPP."

"The tool needs to improve its documentation."

"They didn't have any documentation on how to patch it."

"The login piece needs improvement."

"Rapid7 InsightCloudSec could be better at showing dashboards for virtual firewalls and appliances. Compared to other solutions like Palo Alto, this area is not as good. So, they should work on improving this for virtual devices."

"Technical support could be better. It could also be easier, more user-friendly, and intuitive. The API keys aren't easy to understand, and the cloud layouts aren't intuitive and user-friendly. We should be able to integrate IM governance and APIs into non-compliant workloads like legacy solutions."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the cost a seven out of ten with ten being the most costly."

"The features included in PingSafe justify its price point."

"PingSafe's primary advantage is its ability to consolidate multiple tools into a single user interface, but, beyond this convenience, it may not offer significant additional benefits to justify its price."

"I wasn't sure what to expect from the pricing, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a little less than I thought."

"PingSafe is affordable."

"It is cheap."

"The pricing is somewhat high compared to other market tools."

"While SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security offers robust protection, its high cost may be prohibitive for small and medium-sized businesses."

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"Pricing is difficult because each license has its own metrics and cost."

"Our clients complain about the cost of Microsoft Defender for Cloud."

"This solution is more cost-effective than some competing products. My understanding is that it is based on the number of integrations that you have, so if you have fewer subscriptions then you pay less for the service."

"The pricing is very difficult because every type of Defender for Cloud has its own metrics and pricing. If you have Cloud for Key Vault, the pricing is different than it is for storage. Every type has its own pricing list and rules."

"The tool is pretty expensive."

"I'm not privy to that information, but I know it's probably close to a million dollars a year."

"The price of the solution is good for the features we receive and there is an additional cost for Microsoft premier support. However, some of my potential customers have found it to be expensive and have gone on to choose another solution."

"This is a worldwide service and depending on the country, there will be different prices."

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"Companies generally buy this tool because the pricing is not that high."

"We're doing an annual subscription. There are additional expenses, but not within the confines of this platform."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Retailer

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PingSafe?

The dashboard gives me an overview of all the things happening in the product, making it one of the tool's best featu...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingSafe?

It is cost-effective compared to other solutions in the market.

What needs improvement with PingSafe?

The documentation could be better. Besides improving the documentation, obtaining a professional or partner specializ...

How is Prisma Cloud vs Azure Security Center for security?

Azure Security Center is very easy to use, integrates well, and gives very good visibility on what is happening acros...

What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The entire Defender Suite is tightly coupled, integrated, and collaborative.

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

Initially, the cost was reasonable, but additional services from Microsoft sometimes incur extra expenses that seem h...

What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightCloudSec?

The tool provides centralized visibility through dashboards and alerts, allowing customers to receive reports on clou...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightCloudSec?

The pricing is good when compared to other leaders. It is cheaper.

What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightCloudSec?

A couple of modules are missing when compared to other providers, specifically related to some IAM, and the login pie...

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Also Known As

PingSafe

Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender

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Rapid7

Overview

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security protects cloud workloads, offering advanced threat detection and automated response. It integrates seamlessly with cloud environments and secures containerized applications and virtual machines against vulnerabilities.

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is renowned for its efficiency in mitigating threats in real-time. The platform integrates effortlessly with existing cloud environments, ensuring robust cloud security management with minimal manual intervention. Securing containerized applications and virtual machines, it excels in threat intelligence and endpoint protection. However, improvements are needed in performance during high workload periods, and more integrations with third-party tools and better documentation would be beneficial. Users often find the installation process complex, support response times slow, and the dashboard's navigation unintuitive.

What are the key features of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Real-time Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates threats as they occur.
Automated Response: Automatically responds to threats to minimize impact.
Ease of Deployment: Simple setup process with scalable options.
Machine Learning Insights: AI-driven insights enhance threat prevention.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with cloud environments for unified security management.

What are the primary benefits or ROI to expect from SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Enhanced Threat Mitigation: Improved security against real-time threats.
Reduced Manual Intervention: Automated processes save time and resources.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing security requirements.
Centralized Management: Manage security across platforms from a single console.
Advanced Threat Intelligence: Provides in-depth analysis and protection.

In specific industries, SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is implemented to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. Organizations in finance, healthcare, and technology depend on its real-time threat detection and automated response to protect sensitive information. Its ability to secure containerized applications and virtual machines is particularly valuable in dynamic environments where rapid scaling is necessary.

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.

The solution also provides automated remediation capabilities, allowing security teams to quickly and easily respond to security incidents. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, organizations can ensure the security and compliance of their cloud workloads, while reducing the burden on their security teams.

Microsoft

Rapid7 InsightCloudSec is a comprehensive CSPM tool catering to cloud security across Docker and Kubernetes workloads, ensuring rigorous data classification and protection, focusing on AWS and Azure platforms.

Organizations leverage Rapid7 InsightCloudSec for securing cloud environments, integrating smoothly into Kubernetes settings for extensive security oversight. This tool addresses data protection with governance and access controls, providing centralized visibility and alert mechanisms. Users depend on its threat detection capabilities, easing data security management on AWS and Azure. The platform integrates automated processes and agentless scanning to foster an understanding of cloud security dynamics. Enhancements in CNAPP management and more intuitive interfaces could further streamline its use.

What are the most important features of Rapid7 InsightCloudSec?

Security Frameworks: Offers structured systems to enforce security policies across cloud environments.
Agentless Scanning: Provides insights without deploying agents, simplifying operations.
Automation: Streamlines routine security tasks, enhancing efficiency.
Centralized Visibility: Uses dashboards and alerts for comprehensive monitoring.
Vulnerability Management: Identifies threats with a comprehensive database.

What ROI should users look for in reviews?

Improved Data Security: Enhanced protection across multiple cloud platforms.
Compliance Facilitation: Helps meet regulatory standards effortlessly.
Operational Efficiency: Reduces workload with automation and intuitive tools.
Threat Prevention: Proactively manages vulnerabilities.

In financial sectors, Rapid7 InsightCloudSec is critical for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance. Healthcare industries use it to protect patient data, adhering to strict regulatory standards. E-commerce businesses appreciate its ability to secure transaction data while maintaining service availability through reliable threat detection and mitigation strategies.

Rapid7

Sample Customers

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.

Fannie Mae, 3M, PizzaHut, Spotify, Autodesk, Discovery

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