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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trellix MOVE AntiVirus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint support varies in responsiveness and effectiveness, with premium plans offering quicker service and better solutions.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus customer service is generally praised for responsiveness, though some users report difficulties and varied experiences.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.0
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint faces UI complexity, sluggish updates, high resources, poor integration, and slow support affecting efficiency.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus needs improvements in threat detection, performance, user interface, integration, resource consumption, pricing, and reporting.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers scalable cloud-based security, though some users desire improved dashboard and management features.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is scalable and effectively used from small setups to large enterprises with diverse infrastructures.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
7.0
Enterprise users find Microsoft Defender's pricing varies, with cost-effectiveness in bundles but sometimes higher costs for specific features.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus pricing is generally fair, with annual licenses, enterprise options, and discounts available, though license management can be challenging.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is stable, resource-efficient, reliable, though occasional bugs and configuration challenges exist, especially on non-Windows systems.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is highly stable and reliable, with users praising its long-term performance despite minor scan slowdowns.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.1
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels in integration, threat detection, user-friendly design, and automation, enhancing security and efficiency.
No sentiment score available
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus offers strong security, low resource usage, ease of use, and comprehensive protection against diverse threats and ransomware.
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
186
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (2nd), Microsoft Security Suite (6th)
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 19.9%, down from 24.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is 1.8%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Sudhen Swami - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to update with good protection and a useful cloud portal
We've mainly used it for endpoints. However, we've also used it for DLP as well. We're also in the process of implementing it for cloud and identity as well. However, it's very good for endpoints, and that's our main focus. The malware protection is good. The visibility it provides is very useful. We can combine visibility with wider security features and alerts around malware, misconfiguration, or any other kinds of threats. The cloud portal is quite good. From there, we are able to see alerts and have colleagues review issues and monitor to see if any patterns arise. It's serving us quite well overall. It allows us to look at other items, like application and browser control. It helps us prioritize threats. We have a process in place now where we can review issues and remediate them effectively. We have been able to integrate a variety of Microsoft security products together. We use Azure AD, for example, and we've begun to implement DLP, among other items. We're looking at labeling and tagging and will expand into that soon. Defender has more stringent system requirements than, for example, Check Point. So when we implemented the Check Point Endpoint agent, that solution didn't mind what version of Windows you were using. When we moved to Defender, Defender had certain system prerequisites that had to be met. So we had to make sure that we're on a minimum version of Windows when we're utilizing Office, and Office has to be a particular version as well. It has more stringent system requirements that have to be met before you can implement it. It works natively together with other Microsoft solutions. Once you get more and more of those different components across the environment, then you start to get better visibility. So, rather than having lots of different solutions, you have fewer solutions and a single vendor solution. That way, you start getting into a position where you get better visibility and integration as well. The standardization is good. It's important. It's helping me with monitoring and learning. Updates and upgrades are quite smooth and seamless. Defender helps us automate routine tasks. Quite a lot of Microsoft is straightforward for us now. Previously, we didn't have enough resources and were unable to look at the alerts. Having this in place makes things a lot more straightforward for us. We have both the technology and the people in place now, alongside the process. We do see the benefits in that, and that's why we're continuing our adoption across the estate in terms of client and server as well. It's helping us avoid looking at multiple dashboards and centralized monitoring. We're not fully there yet. We're getting there. While we haven't witnessed time saving yet, once it's fully deployed, it will. By then, we'll have standardized processes across a single solution. We have saved money, however, as we continue to reduce non-Mircosft systems. Since we won't be using various competing technologies, we can save on licensing costs. We've likely so far saved 15%. While it's hard to estimate exactly how much, the solution has helped us decrease time to detection and time to respond.
Ashford Asante - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized system, less stress on the network and runs smoothly
It functions like a standard antivirus – I scan, I get reports... it gets the job done as I configure it. Overall, I'm satisfied with McAfee MOVE Antivirus. I haven't experienced any compatibility issues so far. So, it also offers good integration capabilities with other tools. The quality of the reports depends on what you're looking for. They can be good, bad, or average. Overall, the reporting functionality is adequate.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments
 

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Sample Customers

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health
Kleberg Bank, Sicredi, Seagate, Loop Technology, Vidant Health, Xcel Energy, Cook County, Berkshire Health Systems, Mauser, China Pacific Insurance, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Bank Central Asia, Boston Medical Center, Boston Scientific
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