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General Cloud Security Platform Pricing and Costs

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According to TrustRadius reviews, the primary financial benefit of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is its potential to reduce costs by consolidating an organization's security toolset. Reviewers report that the platform can decrease the number of individual security solutions required. While specific pricing details are not discussed, one reviewer mentioned hearing from clients that it reduces costs compared to using multiple third-party tools. Reviewers also note that the product is used in complex, mixed environments that include on-premises and multi-cloud resources, which may factor into its overall value.

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  • what discounts or bundling options are typically available when purchasing cloud security alongside other cloud infrastructure services

Cost Reduction via Tool Consolidation

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Reviewers indicate that Microsoft Defender for Cloud helps lower expenses by reducing the need for multiple security to…

Reviewers indicate that Microsoft Defender for Cloud helps lower expenses by reducing the need for multiple security tools. Based on client feedback, one reviewer believes the product offers savings over third-party solutions, though they could not provide a specific monetary value.

“I can't really give it a good estimation for it, but I would say it definitely does help with the reduction of the amount of security tools because when you would do an inventory management of your tools, there are a lot of solutions people can have.”
Verified user in Industrial Automation (1-10 employees)View Full review
“100%, yes. For the first part, from amount perspective, it'll be hard because obviously I don't know the pricing model for any third party because I only sell Microsoft, but 100% it reduces from what I've heard from the clients. I just don't have a dollar figure what that would be.”
Verified user in Information Services (201-500 employees)View Full review

Support for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments

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Reviewers mention using Microsoft Defender for Cloud in environments that are cloud-agnostic and contain a mix of on-pr…

Reviewers mention using Microsoft Defender for Cloud in environments that are cloud-agnostic and contain a mix of on-premises and cloud resources. The platform is noted for its utility in multi-cloud settings, including the use of Azure Arc for on-prem resources.

“So we do have a lot of on-prem related things and we are also cloud agnostic too, so any of them that will help us be authorized better on authorizations, we're going to be involved with it.”
Verified user in Industrial Automation (1-10 employees)View Full review
“A mix between Azure ARC for on-prem resources, multi-cloud environments, the whole shebang.”
Verified user in Information Technology & Services (51-200 employees)View Full review
“Our environment has a mix of on-prem and cloud resources.”
Verified user in Consumer Goods (5001-10,000 employees)View Full review

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