Microsoft Defender XDR vs Trellix Helix comparison

The compared Microsoft and Trellix solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #5 in XDR , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 10.2% mindshare in the category. Trellix is ranked #32 in SIEM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Defender XDR

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97% willing to recommend

Trellix Helix

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender XDR and Trellix Helix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Defender XDR vs. Trellix Helix Report (Updated: May 2023).

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Microsoft Defender XDR vs. Trellix Helix

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender XDR

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (5th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)

Trellix Helix

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (32nd), Security Incident Response (7th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft Defender XDR is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 10.2%, up 6.2% compared to last year.
Trellix Helix, on the other hand, focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), holds 0.5% mindshare, down 0.8% since last year.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Desray Liu

Project Manager at Freedom Systems Inc.

Nov 28, 2023

A time-saving and easy-to-integrate product that needs to offer a control center to users

As a part of Microsoft's attempt to reduce costs, there has been a direct cut down of the local technical support team. Sometimes, you have to use the technical support offered by Microsoft from other countries, but at times, we speak different languages, just like how people speak in Chinese or Mandarin, but there are still some differences between them. The front-line support from Microsoft has only limited technical abilities or access to their internal system. Sometimes, my company cannot even escalate an issue to Microsoft's senior team members. The support team of Microsoft is nice as they attempt to solve the problems together with you, but I believe that due to some cost-related issues, they don't have enough permissions. Sometimes, users might feel blocked when trying to connect with the support team. I rate the technical support a seven out of ten.

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Abanoub Alfy

Information Technology Security Analyst at EBC

May 15, 2023

Helps prevent email attacks, like phishing and email spoofing attacks

We use Trellix Helix for protection against network attacks, TLS, and SSL attacks. We also use the solution for user behaviour accesses Trellix Helix helps prevent email attacks, like phishing and email spoofing attacks. Trellix Helix's configuration and learning could be improved to identify…

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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

"In our company,we have faced multiple attacks over the last few months, but none of them have been successful, and I think Microsoft Defender XDR has played a major role in it."

"All of the security components are valuable including, antiphishing, antispam, and stage three antivirus."

"Defender is easy to use. It has a nice console, and everything is all in one place."

"The most valuable feature depends on the scenario. For compliance, I like Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. Sentinel is the most helpful feature for security. 365 Defender helps us prioritize threats across an enterprise. It's a crucial feature for the managed services team."

"The common and advanced security policies for threat hunting and blocking attacks are valuable."

"It's a very scalable tool that can be used in a very small environment or in a very large environment. Everything can be managed from a simple dashboard and can be scaled up or down depending on the customer's environment."

"Another noteworthy feature that I find appealing in Microsoft Defender is the credit-backed simulation. This feature enables organizations to train their users on effectively responding to phishing emails through a simulated training environment."

"The comprehensiveness of Microsoft's threat detection is good."

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"I like that it's easy. It's got the protection set up, and we can see whatever is required. We write our own rules and the rules that we can input. I think it is good."

"Trellix Helix helps prevent email attacks, like phishing and email spoofing attacks."

"The integration is very useful and very easy. You can have an API connection with any cloud and I'll be able to do both ways of communication with the help of APA."

"It is kind of simple and very easily deployable. You can start working with it very fast."

"As far as its core functionality goes, it’s spot-on."

"The product offers very strong automation. Our cyber security analysts don't have to correlate the information to detect problems. They only need to analyze problems that have been identified by the platform."

"The most valuable features include predefined use cases and threatening states."

"We have started working with various customers, one of whom is particularly concerned about adjacency. We have identified several use cases where automation is possible."

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Cons

"Sometimes, configurations take much longer than expected."

"One of the biggest downsides of Microsoft products, in general, is that the menus are often difficult to find, as they tend to move from place to place between versions."

"There should be better information for experts on features in the solution. What I see when reading about features in Microsoft 365 Defender is that it is always general information. If Microsoft could go deeper into details for the experts about how to use the tools, usage of it would be more familiar and it would be easier to use."

"The price could be better. It'll also help if they can continuously update and upgrade the solution. Every day there's a new virus uploaded into the network, and we have to keep updating it to identify all these things."

"While the XDR platform offers valuable functionalities, it falls short of other solutions in its ability to deliver a cohesive identity experience."

"The management and automation of the cloud apps have room for improvement."

"The user interface of Microsoft 365 Defender could improve. They could make it simpler."

"I personally have not seen much evidence of how Defender can enhance the story of zero trust for enterprises."

More Microsoft Defender XDR cons

"FireEye Helix would be improved with the option of an on-prem version, which they don't currently offer."

"There is room for improvement in the integration capabilities of third-party tools."

"Trellix Helix's configuration and learning could be improved to identify normal traffic from abnormal and to identify trusted domains."

"Integrations could be improved, and the dashboard could be a little better."

"Sometimes the rules are disabled by FireEye, and we basically get it after the patch. I think there needs to be a better way of creating the application rules. I would like to see better pricing for our licensing."

"We often rely on Martins to create logs and provide professional threat services rather than basic support."

"Trellix needs to address the price for the product to be more appealing to customers."

"The graphical user interface could be improved. It's not easy to handle and it's not easy for a customer or end-user to learn how to manage the solution."

More Trellix Helix cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of Microsoft 365 Defender is definitely on the costly side, but with the features and services that Microsoft provides, such as the seamless integration of all the Defender tools, while the price is on the higher side, there is no alternative."

"While Microsoft Defender XDR carries a higher cost, its ease of use compared to Defender may justify the investment."

"The price could be better. Normally, the costs depend on the country you're located in for the license. When we were in the initial stage, we went with the E5 license they call premium standard. It cost us around $5.20 per month for four users."

"We have a lot of problems in Latin America regarding the price of Microsoft 365 Defender, because the relationship between dollars and the money of the different countries, it's is a lot. Many customers that have small businesses say that they would like the solution but it is too expensive. However, large companies do not find the cost an issue."

"The product is fairly priced for what we get from it."

"I believe that the pricing of the licensing is fair."

"365 Defender can get expensive because you pay per gigabyte of data ingested. On the other hand, much of the data available in the other Microsoft security solutions are made available relatively cheaply—sometimes at cost or for free. Integrating only a limited set of third-party solutions with Sentinel would be cost-effective. It's much more affordable if companies only have Microsoft stuff."

"Microsoft Defender XDR is already included in our Office 365 licensing. It is better because we're saving money by using it."

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"It could be cheaper, but that applies to every product."

"The price could be better. But I think it's rightly placed when we buy everything in one shot, and we get some discount for that. That's how we basically plan our deployment, and it's holistic. We pay for the license yearly."

"I rate Trellix Helix a five out of ten for pricing."

"FireEye Helix is a little expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Defender?

The pricing is reasonable. It's cheaper than other options.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Defender?

The solution could enhance the threat Intelligence feature by making it more relevant to specific industries. Much of the threat intelligence information isn't directly applicable to our environmen...

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What do you like most about FireEye Helix?

Trellix Helix helps prevent email attacks, like phishing and email spoofing attacks.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireEye Helix?

The pricing is reasonable compared to its competitors.

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What needs improvement with FireEye Helix?

There is room for improvement in the integration capabilities of third-party tools. It has no problem connecting all solutions to Helix. Right now, we only connect one of Trellix's appliances to th...

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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Threat Protection, MS 365 Defender

FireEye Helix, FireEye Threat Analytics

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Overview

Microsoft Defender XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment.

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks.

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

Trellix Helix is a cutting-edge product that revolutionizes the way businesses manage their data and streamline their operations. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, Trellix Helix offers a comprehensive solution for businesses of all sizes. One of the key features of Trellix Helix is its powerful data management capabilities.

The product allows businesses to store, organize, and analyze large volumes of data in a secure and efficient manner. With its intuitive interface, users can easily navigate through the system and access the information they need, saving valuable time and effort. Trellix Helix also offers seamless integration with other business applications, making it a versatile tool for businesses. It can be easily integrated with existing systems, such as CRM and ERP software, allowing for a smooth flow of data across different platforms. This integration ensures that businesses have a holistic view of their operations and can make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information.

Another standout feature of Trellix Helix is its robust reporting and analytics capabilities. It provides businesses with real-time insights and actionable intelligence, enabling them to identify trends, spot opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. The customizable dashboards and reports allow users to visualize data in a meaningful way, making it easier to understand complex information and communicate it effectively to stakeholders.

Trellix Helix offers advanced security features to protect sensitive business data. It employs industry-standard encryption protocols and access controls to ensure that data is secure and only accessible to authorized personnel. This level of security gives businesses peace of mind, knowing that their valuable information is protected from unauthorized access or breaches.

Helix is a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for businesses looking to optimize their data management and streamline their operations. With its advanced features, seamless integration, robust reporting, and analytics capabilities, as well as top-notch security, Trellix Helix empowers businesses to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

Sample Customers

Accenture, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and many others.

Police Bank, Verisk Analytics, Teck Resources

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