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Top 5
Provides an ease of deployment and efficient security features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is stable."
  • "There could be a better notification system."

What is our primary use case?

The product helps us monitor business devices for authentication and response on all endpoints, servers, passwords, and plans.

How has it helped my organization?

The primary value is enhanced security and efficient incident response. The integration with Microsoft infrastructure provides a seamless experience.

What is most valuable?

The product's ease of deployment is a major advantage, as it integrates seamlessly with our existing systems. The dashboard and backend profile provide comprehensive visibility into user activities and potential threats. Additionally, the product offers valuable security insights and advice on areas for improvement.

What needs improvement?

There could be a better notification system. Currently, the user sees an icon, but it would be beneficial to have messages prompting them to contact IT immediately or take their device offline if necessary.

I would like to see more system automation actions, such as user-initiated tests or more proactive alerts.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Threat Intelligence for a few years now. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is quite flexible and depends on purchasing the appropriate licenses for the company.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is straightforward, typically taking about 15 minutes to an hour. The system allows for smooth switching between devices, whether online or offline.

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

The product is a part of my Microsoft 365 subscription, so there is no additional cost. It is cost-effective.

What other advice do I have?

Unless you have very complex requirements, if you are already paying for a Microsoft subscription, you should take advantage of Microsoft Defender.

I rate it a nine out of ten. 

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Top 5Leaderboard
Highly effective safeguarding against cyber threats with robust security features, timely threat intelligence and efficient performance
Pros and Cons
  • "Its user-friendliness is its most valuable aspect."
  • "It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing structure and make it more affordable."

What is our primary use case?

The protection provided by Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is robust and effective.

How has it helped my organization?

It efficiently helped us in threat hunting.

The malware virus posed significant security challenges, but Microsoft played a pivotal role in addressing and resolving the incident.

The timeliness and accuracy of Threat Intelligence are commendable.

The primary advantage lies in its robust security and overall performance.

What is most valuable?

Its user-friendliness is its most valuable aspect. I am satisfied with its performance in general.

What needs improvement?

It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing structure and make it more affordable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It provides good stability capabilities with occasional delays. I would rate it eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate its scalability abilities eight out of ten.

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

I used Norton previously, but that was quite some time ago.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

Deployment is quick, typically ranging from five to ten minutes. I was responsible for the deployment. First, you need to install the antivirus software on the system. Then proceed with the installation process.

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

It's reasonably priced, though there's room for further improvement.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it because of its strong security and user-friendly interface. Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Security Manager at Yarix S.r.l.
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Efficient threat detection capabilities and highly scalable solution
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is well integrated with other Microsoft security products."
  • "I would like to see more integration with other solutions. For example, integration well with Microsoft but not with other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

It can be used as an API solution to sign and send threat intelligence to a security operations center (SOC). This allows the SOC to detect and respond to threats more effectively.

What is most valuable?

Detection is good—also, analytics based on Gartner.  The solution is also well integrated with other Microsoft security products.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see more integration with other solutions. For example, integration well with Microsoft but not with other solutions. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been providing this solution for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. We do not have a large number of users using the solution because it is not the technician's preferred solution.

We have around ten end users using this solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There is no problem with scalability. The solution has a capacity of up to 10,000. 

How are customer service and support?

Customer service and support are very good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. It just takes a few days. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment process is simple. We used Microsoft Intune, Microsoft's software distribution tool, to deploy the solution to our endpoints.

We only needed one technician for the deployment. One to manage without interrupting and to manage this solution. All our technicians manage the platform for accounts.

What was our ROI?

The ROI is good because the solution provides good protection. The solution can help you to prevent data breaches, which can save you a lot of money.

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

Usually, the licensing cost is yearly. But we got the solution through a solution distributor's agreement which usually helps. There are no additional costs. 

What other advice do I have?

I surely recommend using this solution. The strongest point is integration capability with other Microsoft products. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.  

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Risk Operations at Stripe
Real User
The intuitive user interface and reporting are positive features
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable aspects are its integration capabilities with other Microsoft products like Intune, Office 365, and Azure cloud applications."
  • "While the current setup meets our needs, Microsoft can constantly improve customization and adaptability to rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats."

What is our primary use case?

We employ this solution within our Office 365 environment, focusing primarily on email security through features like application guard, safe attachments, and safe URLs. This setup significantly aids our cybersecurity operations, helping us mitigate various threats. The team is designing a couple of policies and will revise the usage depending on the threat.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution has notably improved our IT operations by facilitating seamless integration with other Microsoft tools like Intune and Azure. This integration simplifies our IT management process and enhances our overall cybersecurity framework.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable aspects are its integration capabilities with other Microsoft products like Intune, Office 365, and Azure cloud applications. The intuitive user interface and reporting are also positive features of the solution. These features provide a unified experience, making it easier for our IT team to manage and navigate between screens efficiently.

What needs improvement?

While the current setup meets our needs, Microsoft can constantly improve customization and adaptability to rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats. 

The stability of the solution also requires some improvement. 

Future releases could benefit from enhanced predictive analytics tools and deeper AI integration to better predict and mitigate potential threats.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for six months. My company has a partnership with Microsoft, giving us access to their latest security enhancements.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable, scoring an eight out of ten, indicating a reliable performance with room for minor improvements.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Due to limited endpoints, scalability is not our primary concern currently. But as of now, the endpoints and the infrastructure we have are covered with the tools we already have. The existing setup adequately supports our needs without requiring significant scaling. Regularly, two hundred and fifty users use the solution.

How are customer service and support?

We already have competent engineers on our team. While we rarely need external support or have raised a ticket, our interactions with Microsoft's customer service have generally been satisfactory, fulfilling most of our technical needs, if not all and the answers that we were seeking.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The setup was straightforward, aligning with our move towards cloud-based operations and authentication of our users and policies, thus simplifying the overall deployment process.

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

The solution is relatively expensive; however, our status as a gold partner provides us with several complimentary licenses, which offsets the cost.

What other advice do I have?

Currently, we are only using Office 365 and Defender for Endpoint 32-bit. Previously, one from our management was a part of the trial, but not anymore. As we have layers of policies placed, they cover everything. 

Microsoft is very dynamic, and when it comes to their products, sometimes they change the licensing cost or the features. So, I think the product should have a license model. Since we read about Micorosft daily as users, we should be aware of the changes they bring. 

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

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Solution architect at Rackspace
MSP
Top 5
Provides threat detection capabilities and protects the environment from zero-day attacks
Pros and Cons
  • "The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to provide threat detection and protection simultaneously."
  • "One area where Microsoft Defender could be improved is in its support for non-Microsoft products, particularly for systems running Linux or other open-source platforms across ecosystems."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for endpoint security of machines. It includes threat detection, defining compliance rules, and governance policies. It helps us with extracting reports as well.

How has it helped my organization?

The platform ensures that the environment is fully protected. Its operational excellence helps us reduce resource costs. We do not need a large team to manage security. The subscription models provide monthly and short-term -plans. We can the number of items scale according to the requirements, and dynamically adjust resources during lean periods. It doesn’t require us to purchase long-term licensing plans.

What is most valuable?

The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to provide threat detection and protection simultaneously. It doesn’t require additional power for processing similar to other products.

What needs improvement?

One area where Microsoft Defender could be improved is in its support for non-Microsoft products, particularly for systems running Linux or other open-source platforms across ecosystems.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for five years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 7000 Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence users. It scales automatically depending on the requirements. It is a highly available application.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support team responds immediately to the queries.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. It has a good amount of documentation available to refer to the steps. It is a cloud-based application and thus, easy to implement compared to an out-of-the-box version. It can be deployed on endpoint devices as well.

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

The product has multiple subscription models. The pricing is expensive, but it is justifiable considering the amount of threat-related information it provides.

What other advice do I have?

The platform is built for threat detection and protection. It saves the environment from zero-day attacks. It offers an intermittent mechanism for new operating system updates. It can be integrated with many enterprise-grade solutions. We can build APIs and explore the logs as well.

Microsoft Defender has played a crucial role in addressing security incidents related to auditing and compliance within our organization. During audits, a common requirement is to ensure that the environment is fully patched, updated, and compliant with all necessary security measures. With Defender in place, it allows auditors direct access to relevant reports, and verify them.

I advise others to use the product if they are planning to move to a cloud environment. It gives a sufficient amount of information or threat intelligence data.

I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Founder & CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Reseller
Offers effortless integration with cloud-based infrastructure and can mitigate attacks with actionable insights
Pros and Cons
  • "Offers easy integration with a cloud-based infrastructure"
  • "A stable licensing model is absent"

What is our primary use case?

At our company, we use Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for vulnerability management. The solution's infrastructure and overall software are improving. 

What is most valuable?

A new valuable feature from the solution allows an user to close all tickets from a single console. At our company, we are also working on the CM side to analyze the solution's behavior and we have noticed that our customers prefer to use a single console. 

What needs improvement?

A stable licensing model is absent with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. Implementation of the product can be difficult if the team on the customer's end is not willing to work on pilots. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for five years. 

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with the technical support provided for the solution. I would rate technical support an eight out of ten. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I find the Sentinel solution, its Hunting feature, automation rules, and customization rules valuable. Our company sometimes recommends Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, and Fidelis instead of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence because there have been fewer security incidents. 

How was the initial setup?

The product can be easily implemented for customers who are already using Microsoft Cloud. For hybrid or on-prem customers of our organization, deployment is difficult. 

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

With Microsoft, at our company, we have one or three-year TCO, and we have to renew the license for this solution two times per year. I am looking to integrate a CRM product from Microsoft with the solution so that the pricing is more reasonable and transparent.

At our company, we are willing to integrate multiple Microsoft solutions: EDR for infrastructure and server end, another for vulnerability, and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for endpoint security, and we offer the same to our customers.

The implementation cost versus the license cost needs to be analyzed for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. When some of our company's customers are not comfortable with Microsoft products, we provide them with a different option. 

What other advice do I have?

Real-time threat detection usage of the solution depends upon the varying strategies and maturity of our organization's customers. At our company, we are implementing the mesh as well as cybersecurity laws. Our company is focusing on implementing observations instead of threat hunting with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence.  

At our company, we are offering Sentinel solutions to Tier-1 customers. The integration capabilities of the solution have improved the security posture of our customers but it also depends upon the maturity. Few of the customers of our company are using an in-house solution so they are aware of the posture and the rating. Our organization offers solutions to the customers, but often, they develop their own road map for expansion. 

The actionable insights of the solution have aided in incident response by mitigating major attacks. Our company rarely utilizes customization options for the solution, as customers can start using the product comfortably in the default configuration. For vulnerability management with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, our company needs to adapt and apply the processes followed by the customer's organization; there are limited opportunities for customization.

I would recommend the product to others. But as part of our company offerings, a pilot can also be provided to the customers for comparison on the KPIs. I am satisfied with the product as it meets all the expectations on the infrastructure and security aspects. A user should choose between Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence and other competitive products after verifying the feature expectations. 

I would overall rate the product an eight out of ten. The product can be effortlessly integrated with the existing system of cloud based customers. 

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Operational Cyber Security Specialist at a non-profit with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Highly scalable and stable solution
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very scalable. There are approximately 2,000 endpoints and up to 200 servers in our company."
  • "It's a bit complicated to manage because you have many dependencies of servers, many dependencies in queue, and so on. Entries or different endpoints, and you make different configuration topics for each one. So that's a major problem."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for Cloud Security and Endpoint Protection. We have offices in each country on the planet. And so we have many, many, many external people who work with this solution. 

What needs improvement?

It's a bit complicated to manage because you have many dependencies of servers, many dependencies in queue, and so on. Entries or different endpoints, and you make different configuration topics for each one. So that's a major problem.

I would like to see a feature that would allow us to easily manage our Defender configurations.

It needs high-level administration.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using it for about six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a very stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is very scalable. There are approximately 2,000 endpoints and up to 200 servers in our company.

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

I used Trend Micro. Trend Micro has an easier grid, but the functions are the same.

The advantage is to have only one vendor, which provides Office tickets, communication, storage, and cloud. It's just one solution from one end, from one provider.

How was the initial setup?

We have our documents and processes in the cloud, in the Microsoft cloud.

The maintenance is done by Microsoft. We are on-premises, and our configuration allows access outside the company's local data center.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend using this solution. It works. We have no problems with it.

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Assistant Vice President at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Though the tool offers threat prevention and blocking capabilities, it needs to improve its stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
  • "The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence at my home for its threat prevention and blocking capabilities.

What is most valuable?

I can't comment on the valuable features offered by Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence as the PC at my home is currently used by my family while I use my office laptop.

What needs improvement?

In Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, automatic threat blocking and in-memory attacks are areas of concern where improvements are required.

The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for a couple of years. I am a user of the product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. I rate the product's stability a six out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is not a scalable solution since I use it on a PC at home, so per PC, a license amount is paid.

Only one person uses the solution at my home.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

The product's installation phase just requires me to enable it on my system, as Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is a product that came along when I purchased my laptop.

The product is deployed based on the product's licenses, so it doesn't matter whether it is deployed on an on-premises model or on the cloud.

What was our ROI?

The basic requirements offered by the product are good enough for home-based PCs.

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

I use the product's default version, which is a free one and not the licensed version.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product a six to seven out of ten.

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