Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. Patch My PC Patch Management

So, for companies that are strictly Microsoft-based for PCs, it's a good thing for them to have. Some that are more Mac-based or Linux-based have some gaps, and I think there are some gaps in the availability of vulnerability scanning for third-party software that gets loaded onto those machines. Microsoft does a really good job of scanning the products that are good for Windows devices, but they struggle a bit on the Linux side and a little bit on the Mac side. So I'd like to see them try to improve.

Incentivized

I highly recommend Patch My PC to businesses of all types and sizes. The tool is highly customizable and can meet the needs of any organization. It is easy to implement with Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune and can be set up within a matter of minutes.

• It's really well laid out, with an easy-to-use, accessible UI.
• With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, it has everything you need with the Safelink attachment, the Safelink emails for URL, the way it scans those URLs and attachments within the product, and you're seeing the results. And that adds an extra layer of security for the user, so you feel comfortable knowing the product monitors those. That's something I really like about that product.

Incentivized

• Great customer support
• Automation of application creation and updates
• Easy to integrate and manage

• I think Microsoft Defender for Cloud could do a better job of making some of the security alerts easier to understand and easier to resolve.
• Since there are some popular ITSM tools that a lot of companies use, I think Microsoft should make it a lot easier for Microsoft Defender for Cloud to integrate with the popular ITSM tools.
• The should be a way for users to trigger their own scans for data security related events.

Incentivized

• SAS solution
• Be able to select a specific application version for deployment

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

I consider Patch My PC a necessary tool for any environment I manage. I cannot imagine managing an environment without it, as the time and effort it saves is invaluable.

My visibility is limited because I'm only doing very small pieces of what the overall org does. And also, we have limitations on what we're allowed to use. It's not like we get a new product as users or leadership level users, and everything is on, and we can just do whatever we want. We're very restricted in what we can use any tooling within the org because of the different levels of regulatory constraints we have, because of just the nature of who we are inherently. So that's why. I don't think it's necessarily the product. I think it's more or less of what we're able to do with the product.

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The implementation is super easy, specially if you're just Integrating it with Intune.

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

Patch My PC is a tool developed and maintained by experienced systems administrators, who have a deep understanding of the workings of Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune. They know what it takes to successfully deploy applications to end-users, making the tool an ideal choice for managing software updates and deployments.

• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations can prevent costly fines and legal issues, positively impacting ROI.
• Effective cloud resource protection can optimize cloud spending and resource utilization, ultimately reducing cloud infrastructure costs.
• The subscription costs associated with Defender for Cloud can add to an organization's operational expenses, impacting ROI.
• Smaller organizations may find the feature set and complexity of Defender for Cloud unnecessary, potentially overinvesting in security solutions.

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• Saves countless hours on manually packaging applications
• Saves countless hours on investigating what applications in your environment needs updated
• saves you 1-3 headcounts in your department