CTO at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
2023-11-28T10:51:00Z
Nov 28, 2023
Where we are right now, this is an acceptable pricing. I would like to see more transparency given to the end user. The end user given to us is via the cloud service provider. There are different programs and license models. Some include this, and some include that. It is all over the place. There can be a little more consistency or simplification in the pricing so that your parts list is not ten pages long, and you are not trying to determine, "If I have an E3, does this cover that?", or "Do I need to pay separately for the license?" Simplification would probably be better.
Cyber security engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
2023-08-25T10:41:00Z
Aug 25, 2023
Microsoft offers bundle discounts and a pay-as-you-go option. We can also get an additional discount of 30 to 40 percent if we commit to a certain number of GB per day.
Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: November 2024.
Manager Information Security at a venture capital & private equity firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
2023-05-04T10:04:00Z
May 4, 2023
We utilize the Microsoft E5 licensing, which encompasses the entire Microsoft suite; however, it is costly. Furthermore, there are supplementary expenses associated with add-on modules.
The pricing is in the middle. It isn't too cheap or expensive compared to other antivirus or security products. It is priced according to industry standards.
The E5 license offers everything bundled. People are moving to Microsoft because you buy one license and it gives you everything. That's the reason many companies are attracted to these tools. That is much more beneficial than buying all the suites separately. It's quite economical.
Modern Workplace Solution Architect at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2022-09-04T20:24:00Z
Sep 4, 2022
The pricing is fair. One good thing about Defender for Cloud Apps is that it comes with some of the Microsoft licenses: Microsoft 365 E3 and E5. It also comes with EMS, the Enterprise Mobility & Security.
You can activate a free tier of use for a period of time. When the SolarWinds vulnerability came up, that caused a lot of issues. Our clients got regular updates. It did a scan for them, so they didn't have to start worrying. That was the free tier. With the other tiers, you pay more for each feature it gives you, e.g., the security push or regulatory compliance, without you paying extra for that too, which has been advantageous. We also use Microsoft Defender for Cloud. With other models, you need to pay for an agent, and there is a cost. I don't like spending money. So, we use the free ones a lot. We evaluate the solutions that we need to pay for on a case-by-case basis, then we can decide if we really need them at all. Sentinel would probably be the cheapest of all SIEM and SOAR solutions. I am not paying for everything because it is hosted by Microsoft. I am not paying the infrastructure costs. The app of this solution is updated regularly. I don't have to worry about that. So, the cost is very cheap for me, except when I have to pay for specific agents. Then, I have to think about the cost. There are costs associated with SQL Server and Linux as well as their agents.
Senior Solutions Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2021-11-24T04:08:00Z
Nov 24, 2021
You can buy it alone, however, it's not worth it. Nobody buys it alone as it's not that good as a standalone product. It's better as a part of the E3 and E5 suites. We don't sell it.
Senior Cloud & Security Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
2021-08-31T14:25:00Z
Aug 31, 2021
I've worked with almost eight to 10 customers using Cloud App Security. This is Microsoft Cloud App Security. Cloud App Security has two offerings. One is Office 365 Cloud App Security, which is a basic cloud app security. Then there is Advanced Cloud App Security which is called Microsoft Cloud App Security. The Office 365 one, the one which you get with E5 licenses, it'll give you basic Office 365 monitoring and snapshot reports, but not a whole lot of capabilities. That said, I don't have any information about the actual costs of the license themselves.
Its pricing is on the higher side. Its price is definitely very high for a small-scale company. As an enterprise client, we do get benefits from Microsoft. We get a discounted price because of the number of users we have in our company. We have a premier package, and with that, we do get a lot of discounts. There are no additional costs. It only comes in the top-tier packages. Generally, the top-tier license is the best license that you can get for your organization. If you want, you can buy it separately, but that's not a good idea. This tool alone is not a great investment, but when you get it as a part of the package from Microsoft, it is good. Along with Microsoft Teams, Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and other solutions, this added feature of an extra layer of security makes a lot of sense. If you are only using this tool, and it is not in a Microsoft ecosystem, then it is not worth it.
Business System Analyst at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Real User
2021-06-17T13:40:00Z
Jun 17, 2021
The pricing is a little bit high but right now, we are okay with it because of the compatibility with Office 365, Teams, and Azure AD. These features make it worth the cost.
Cloud Security Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2021-04-08T16:28:00Z
Apr 8, 2021
Our clients normally use the Microsoft E1 licensing, which is renewed yearly. It gives them access to many Microsoft services, and one of them is Microsoft Cloud App Security.
Customers are looking to protect their data and to protect their organization's files. For this, we offer them a package but the price is very high. This particular product, the Indian product, is running very well in the US and UK.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a comprehensive security solution that provides protection for cloud-based applications and services. It offers real-time threat detection and response, as well as advanced analytics and reporting capabilities. With Defender for Cloud Apps, organizations can ensure the security of their cloud environments and safeguard against cyber threats. Whether you're running SaaS applications, IaaS workloads, or PaaS services, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps...
Honestly, it is expensive. I would rate the price as eight out of ten.
It's relatively low-cost, especially since it's often bundled with Microsoft 365.
The product's pricing seems fair.
Where we are right now, this is an acceptable pricing. I would like to see more transparency given to the end user. The end user given to us is via the cloud service provider. There are different programs and license models. Some include this, and some include that. It is all over the place. There can be a little more consistency or simplification in the pricing so that your parts list is not ten pages long, and you are not trying to determine, "If I have an E3, does this cover that?", or "Do I need to pay separately for the license?" Simplification would probably be better.
Microsoft offers bundle discounts and a pay-as-you-go option. We can also get an additional discount of 30 to 40 percent if we commit to a certain number of GB per day.
I do not think Defender for Cloud Apps is expensive.
We utilize the Microsoft E5 licensing, which encompasses the entire Microsoft suite; however, it is costly. Furthermore, there are supplementary expenses associated with add-on modules.
Defender is built into the E5 license, so it's simple.
Defender is costly. Still, we get a lot of features, and it's easier to integrate with our other solutions, so it's worth what we pay for it.
The pricing is in the middle. It isn't too cheap or expensive compared to other antivirus or security products. It is priced according to industry standards.
The E5 license offers everything bundled. People are moving to Microsoft because you buy one license and it gives you everything. That's the reason many companies are attracted to these tools. That is much more beneficial than buying all the suites separately. It's quite economical.
It has fair pricing. You pay for what you get. As far as I know, there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fee.
The pricing is fair. One good thing about Defender for Cloud Apps is that it comes with some of the Microsoft licenses: Microsoft 365 E3 and E5. It also comes with EMS, the Enterprise Mobility & Security.
You can activate a free tier of use for a period of time. When the SolarWinds vulnerability came up, that caused a lot of issues. Our clients got regular updates. It did a scan for them, so they didn't have to start worrying. That was the free tier. With the other tiers, you pay more for each feature it gives you, e.g., the security push or regulatory compliance, without you paying extra for that too, which has been advantageous. We also use Microsoft Defender for Cloud. With other models, you need to pay for an agent, and there is a cost. I don't like spending money. So, we use the free ones a lot. We evaluate the solutions that we need to pay for on a case-by-case basis, then we can decide if we really need them at all. Sentinel would probably be the cheapest of all SIEM and SOAR solutions. I am not paying for everything because it is hosted by Microsoft. I am not paying the infrastructure costs. The app of this solution is updated regularly. I don't have to worry about that. So, the cost is very cheap for me, except when I have to pay for specific agents. Then, I have to think about the cost. There are costs associated with SQL Server and Linux as well as their agents.
It's expensive because we have to pay for an M365 license and it is included in the package.
I'm not acquainted with the licensing and pricing of the solution.
It is a little bit expensive. When you want to have the complete package with Office 365, Defender, and everything else, it is expensive.
The price could be better and should be reconsidered.
You can buy it alone, however, it's not worth it. Nobody buys it alone as it's not that good as a standalone product. It's better as a part of the E3 and E5 suites. We don't sell it.
I've worked with almost eight to 10 customers using Cloud App Security. This is Microsoft Cloud App Security. Cloud App Security has two offerings. One is Office 365 Cloud App Security, which is a basic cloud app security. Then there is Advanced Cloud App Security which is called Microsoft Cloud App Security. The Office 365 one, the one which you get with E5 licenses, it'll give you basic Office 365 monitoring and snapshot reports, but not a whole lot of capabilities. That said, I don't have any information about the actual costs of the license themselves.
Its pricing is on the higher side. Its price is definitely very high for a small-scale company. As an enterprise client, we do get benefits from Microsoft. We get a discounted price because of the number of users we have in our company. We have a premier package, and with that, we do get a lot of discounts. There are no additional costs. It only comes in the top-tier packages. Generally, the top-tier license is the best license that you can get for your organization. If you want, you can buy it separately, but that's not a good idea. This tool alone is not a great investment, but when you get it as a part of the package from Microsoft, it is good. Along with Microsoft Teams, Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and other solutions, this added feature of an extra layer of security makes a lot of sense. If you are only using this tool, and it is not in a Microsoft ecosystem, then it is not worth it.
The pricing is a little bit high but right now, we are okay with it because of the compatibility with Office 365, Teams, and Azure AD. These features make it worth the cost.
Our clients normally use the Microsoft E1 licensing, which is renewed yearly. It gives them access to many Microsoft services, and one of them is Microsoft Cloud App Security.
Customers are looking to protect their data and to protect their organization's files. For this, we offer them a package but the price is very high. This particular product, the Indian product, is running very well in the US and UK.
This product is not expensive.
We have an educational licensing agreement. It's a customer agreement for multiple years.