Clone Systems Internal and External Vulnerability Assessment vs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is very good at allowing users to see how their Azure environment is secure through the secure score. The recommendations are an excellent source of the controls that should be in place to ensure a secure environment. There needs to be more protection and features for data security.

Incentivized

• detect and respond to security threats in the cloud environment, reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.
• The product assists our organization dealing with sensitive data in achieving and maintaining compliance with data protection rules.
• The product provides real-time visibility into the cloud environment, offering insights into ongoing security activities.
• It guarantees that security teams can actively handle possible threats by delivering real-time monitoring and notifications, reducing the impact on business operations.

Incentivized

• The licensing structure could be better by providing possibilities for partial deployment in a subscription
• The information in the dashboards are sometimes scattered, there should be a better overall view
• Some parts of Defender for Cloud are expensive, some features should be moved to the standard capabilities of Azure

It is a great product that integrates nicely when running an Azure platform and even multi-cloud environment. Not looking for point-solutions but a suite that answers most requirements. It is very comfortable being able to use KQL, workbooks and automation that is native to the azure platform

Just for the fact that there is always room to improve, but at the same time because it gives us that single picture across all Microsoft Stack, including the other dependent stack. I think it's the usability and tying into Sentinel is quite helpful as a reseller for us.

Incentivized

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is definitely the choice with the latest market trend and attacks that are currently happening. Microsoft has been able to safe guard a lot after the recent serious attacks happening globally in the digital world. There is a trust in this software and with the latest updates and machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud should be the choice.

Incentivized

• It simplifies security management and saves time. I'm not sure, but I'm very confident it saved me a couple of paychecks by centralizing the data I need to secure the cloud environment.
• I also utilize the inventory overview to monitor my team's activities and verify they are following internal regulations, as well as cost overruns.
• The recommendations can be utilized as a valuable instructional tool. I have the team explain why they are receiving them, why they are not following them, and what they are doing differently.

Incentivized