Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs. TechOwl Shield

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) for Azure, on-premises, and multicloud (Amazon AWS and Google GCP) resources.N/A
TechOwl Shield
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
TechOwl Shield offers pioneering cybersecurity solutions designed to shield businesses and individuals from ever-evolving digital threats. Their services include Cyber Intelligence, Brand Monitoring, Dark and Deep Web Monitoring, Attack Surface Analysis, and Supply Chain Risk Management. These services empower clients to safeguard their vital data and online presence with cutting-edge security practices. With a proactive approach, TechOwl Shield ensures robust protection and an optimized…N/A
Pricing
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Ratings
TechOwl Shield
7.7
4 Ratings
5% below category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings8.34 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Ratings
TechOwl Shield
7.2
4 Ratings
14% below category average
IT Asset Realization00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
Authentication00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
Web Scanning00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(56 ratings)
8.8
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.2
(2 ratings)
8.8
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft Defender for CloudTechOwl Shield
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Microsoft is well-suited with its definitive cloud, and I also like its Microsoft Intune ID. The conditional policies are great with that, and they're really good and well situated, so you can't beat them at that conditional policy level. Less appropriate, as I said, some of these low-hanging fruit features, like being good in phishing campaigns, and then I feel like maybe doing better at their seam products. So we'll see how that goes.
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
TechOwl Shield is great when you need to monitor a lot of digital assets like websites, emails, and domains all in one place. It’s really helpful for spotting phishing threats or leaked info fast.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • I like that with Microsoft Defender for Cloud you can track your secure score to see how well you are doing with your security controls.
  • There are remediation steps for findings with the platform and some can be fix automatically with a few clicks.
  • There are recommendations for exactly what controls to put in place to ensure a more secure environment for Azure.
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
  • Vulnerabilities Detections
  • Open Port Detections
  • Phishing Domain Detections
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Granular permissions and role-based access management could improve security. This would enable organizations to control who has access to and can set specific features.
  • While it offers integration with various Microsoft services, expanding support for third-party cloud platforms and applications would enhance its versatility. Many organizations use multiple cloud providers, and broader compatibility would be advantageous.
  • The cost structure could be more transparent, especially for larger organizations with extensive cloud resources. Clearer cost breakdowns and predictions would help organizations budget more effectively.
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
  • False Positives
  • Customization
  • Integrations
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
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
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
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Usability
Microsoft
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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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
TechOwl Shield efficiently track Attack Surface, detects threats in the Dark & Deep Web, and provide actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence. Brand Intelligence protects our brand. These combined features make TechOwl Shield an invaluable asset to our security infrastructure.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
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.
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
TechOwl Shield in itself is different in terms of what it offers as compared to others in this industry.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • 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.
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TechOwl Infosec Pvt. Ltd.
  • High Initial COst
  • Compliance assurance
  • Improved Security Posture
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ScreenShots

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of Remediation of critical issues in codeScreenshot of Cloud security benchmark mapped to industry FramworksScreenshot of Prioritization of critical risks with contextual threat analysisScreenshot of Workload protectionScreenshot of Unified DevOps VisibilityScreenshot of Visualizations to improve security posture proactively