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it_user1642203 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Aug 9, 2021
Not a secure product but it comes included with the Windows licensing fee
Pros and Cons
  • "It comes included with the Windows license."
  • "There is no licensing fee, as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comes included with the Windows license."
  • "This solution is not secure, which is why I have moved to Linux."
  • "This solution is not secure, which is why I have moved to Linux."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to protect and blocks any threats. We use it for protection.

What needs improvement?

This solution is not secure, which is why I have moved to Linux.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for two years.

How are customer service and support?

I have not yet used technical support.

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How was the initial setup?

It comes preinstalled with the OS. There is no need for any deployment. There is no installation or any other steps needed.

The installation of the host OS was easy.

What about the implementation team?

I installed the OS myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is no licensing fee. It comes included with the Windows license.

What other advice do I have?

I don't recommend this solution.

I would rate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint a five out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1632729 - PeerSpot reviewer
QA Test Lead at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Jul 30, 2021
Stable with good safeguarding against threats; additional security would be helpful
Pros and Cons
  • "Offers good protection."
  • "For the end user it's good to know that everything is safe and well protected."
  • "Additional security would be beneficial."
  • "I think the solution needs to be more on par with other antivirus products in the market."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution mainly for safeguarding online use of laptops. 

What is most valuable?

For the end user it's good to know that everything is safe and well protected. 

What needs improvement?

I think the solution needs to be more on par with other antivirus products in the market. It should be able to deal with any threats so additional security would be helpful. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for nearly three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've been using this solution for three years and haven't had any problems. 

How was the initial setup?

Installation came together with the operating system and I was able to implement on my laptop.  

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There are no licensing costs connected to this solution. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution and rate it a seven out of 10. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Professional Prospect List Building Service Provider, Email Sourcer, Virtual Assistant at Freelance
Real User
Jun 10, 2021
Easy to install, good performance, and offers strong protection
Pros and Cons
  • "A few years ago, when I was using a different product, I was affected by a virus that destroyed everything. Since using Microsoft Defender, I have not had this kind of problem."
  • "I would recommend my friends and colleagues use Microsoft Defender because it always protects us against ransomware and viruses."
  • "Lowering the price would be an improvement."
  • "Lowering the price would be an improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use this solution for the safety of my PC. It protects me against ransomware and other types of viruses.

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Defender has indicated problems with some websites that I was able to remove.

A few years ago, when I was using a different product, I was affected by a virus that destroyed everything. Since using Microsoft Defender, I have not had this kind of problem.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it helps protect me against any type of virus that might attack my system.

The performance is good.

What needs improvement?

Lowering the price would be an improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender Antivirus for the last three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, this is a strong product and it works better than other anti-virus solutions.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to this solution, I had used different anti-virus products. One of them was a solution by Kaspersky, which I used for a long time. When I was using it, my PC was running very slow. Sometimes, I was not able to access legitimate websites because Kaspersky blocked them. I found that it blocked many websites that were legally valid, which was frustrating.

Because of these reasons, I switched products.

I used another product after Kaspersky for one year but it was not good either.

How was the initial setup?

Installing this solution on the computer is easy to do.

What was our ROI?

While expensive, the service it provides is good, which is why we are using it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Microsoft Defender is an expensive product in my country.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend my friends and colleagues use Microsoft Defender because it always protects us against ransomware and viruses. 

In summary, this is a great product.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1532022 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Project Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
May 20, 2021
Work autonomously, scalable, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The main features of this solution are that it handles everything by itself and is well integrated."
  • "The main features of this solution are that it handles everything by itself and is well integrated."
  • "There could be an increase in security for the solution."
  • "There could be an increase in security for the solution."

What is our primary use case?

I am using the solution for personal data protection.

What is most valuable?

The main features of this solution are that it handles everything by itself and is well integrated.

What needs improvement?

There could be an increase in security for the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In my experience, the solution has been scalable.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is no license needed, the solution comes with Microsoft Windows.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft Defender Antivirus a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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System Engineer at Dr. Marc Daenen
Real User
May 3, 2021
A standard malware and antivirus solution — nothing more, nothing less
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is quite good. We haven't really experienced any issues with it."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is quite good; we haven't really experienced any issues with it."
  • "I personally haven't experienced any pain points, but some of my coworkers feel that it isn't secure enough."
  • "I personally haven't experienced any pain points, but some of my coworkers feel that it isn't secure enough."

What is our primary use case?

Just as the name states, we use this solution to defend endpoints. 

We're actually in the process of moving away from this solution. We are beginning to use SentinelOne.

What is most valuable?

For me, It's just a standard malware and antivirus solution — nothing more, nothing less. 

What needs improvement?

I personally haven't experienced any pain points, but some of my coworkers feel that it isn't secure enough.

It would be nice if they could guarantee that we'll always be safe and secure with them. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for roughly four years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

For me, this solution is both reliable and stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never had to contact their technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. 

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is quite good. We haven't really experienced any issues with it.

I would recommend Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to other users. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of eight. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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KopanoRamaphoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Rpc Data
Real User
Apr 11, 2021
Easy to configure, feature-rich, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The protection that it provides is quite good."
  • "Overall, this is a good product and I have never been disappointed with it."
  • "The user interface could use some improvement."
  • "The user interface could use some improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Defender Antivirus as part of our security solution.

How has it helped my organization?

I have set Microsoft Windows Defender up to notify me when there is a problem. I open it up and then decide what to do. The interface has all of the important things that I want to be able to do.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use and the only thing you need to do is make sure that you have internet, and keep your organization schema up to date. There is not much to do in terms of configuration.

The protection that it provides is quite good.

What needs improvement?

The user interface could use some improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender Antivirus since 2015.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I had been using AVG prior to Microsoft Defender.

How was the initial setup?

There is no installation, as it comes pre-configured on the computer.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

For most people, the price of the license is not something that they have to worry about.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I have recommended to my friends and I will continue to do so.

Overall, this is a good product and I have never been disappointed with it. That said, there is always something that can be improved.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Carlo Du Plessis - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at Engen
Real User
Apr 10, 2021
Integrates well, continually updates, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the valuable features of the solution is the small updates that keep my machine relatively clean from any infections."
  • "One of the valuable features of the solution is the small updates that keep my machine relatively clean from any infections."
  • "I would like the solution to be able to prevent unauthorized programs from installing and to block unauthorised URLs which is similar to web filtering product."
  • "I would like the solution to be able to prevent unauthorized programs from installing and to block unauthorised URLs which is similar to web filtering product."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use of this solution is for the detection of malware and to stop phishing. 

What is most valuable?

One of the valuable features of the solution is the small updates that keep my machine relatively clean from any infections. Additionally, it has good integration with other Microsoft products.  

What needs improvement?

I would like the solution to be able to prevent unauthorized programs from installing and to block unauthorised URLs which is similar to web filtering product. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used the solution for approximately two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I find the solution to be stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I find the solution to be quite easily extended into other environments. It is scalable, I have it on three devices. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have previously used the McAfee Stinger product. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation of the solution is easy. I completed it myself and it took approximately 20 minutes. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution comes as a part of Windows 10 and it is covered under its license. 

What other advice do I have?

I will continue to use and would recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Microsoft Defender Antivirus an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1456140 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO South East Asia at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 23, 2021
Real-time protection against threats and viruses
Pros and Cons
  • "It can reach our applications and PC activities in the cloud."
  • "Microsoft Defender Antivirus is easy to install."
  • "Notifications are always popping up — I hate that."
  • "Notifications are always popping up — I hate that."

What is most valuable?

It can reach our applications and PC activities in the cloud.

What needs improvement?

Notifications are always popping up — I hate that. It could also be easier to use and more robust, overall. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender Antivirus for roughly two years. 

Within our organization, there are roughly 500 employees covered by Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

We have a team of 10 employees that handle all maintenance-related issues. We definitely plan to continue using this solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus could be more scalable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with the technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is easy to install. Installation takes half an hour, maximum.

What about the implementation team?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus integrates automatically. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

You need a license to use this solution. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated McAfee MOVE antivirus. 

What other advice do I have?

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of seven. If they improved the scalability, I would give it a higher rating.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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