Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps a viable CASB solution
February 12, 2026

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps a viable CASB solution

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

In my organization we use Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps as a CASB and also to investigate security events. As a CASB we use it primarily to detect Shadow IT, over permissive applications, risky application and blocked content from being downloaded onto non-managed corporate devices. The integration to Microsoft Entra ID is seamless which allows Conditional Access to redirect session to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps for it to take actions (Block or Monitor).

Pros

  • The integration to Microsoft Entra ID is seamless, which allows Conditional Access to redirect the session to Microsoft Defender for Cloud App for it to take actions (Block or Monitor).
  • Tracker users' activity is very good when troubleshooting or running an investigate.
  • Detecting risky users through tight integration with Microsoft Entra ID is a very good feature.
  • Detecting mass downloads and blocking the download of files from non-manage company devices is a very good feature as well.

Cons

  • Sometimes the activity data takes a while to be presented in the portal. Updating this data fasting would add immensely to the performance of this tool.
  • Ingesting logs from some firewalls do not work particularly well.
  • I don't like that when you implement blocking or monitoring of websites the message is not very customizable.
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps has had a positive impact on your overall business objectives in the area of security. With the investment in Microsoft E5 licenses it comes as a part of the package. No additional investment for a separate tool and reduces risk which is one of our key business objectives.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is very easy to use and is well documented. There is also a lot of train available from Microsoft if you are look to do a deep dive or learn in depth features and use cases. Setting up the environment for the first time is pretty easy. It is not at all complicated.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps stacks up against Netskope. There are areas in which Netskope offers more insights into web traffic however because of the tight integration to the Microsoft ecosystem is one of the reasons why we choose Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. It also offered savings. We didn't have to invest in another tool to gain the benefits of a CASB. For productivity tools we use Micorosft Office 365 and therefore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides very good insight into these applications because of the tight integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. These are both Microsoft products.

Do you think Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps again?

Yes

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is well suited when working with other Microsoft Applications. For example, if you are working with Microsoft Office 365 it works very well when implementing CASB features. It works when implementing monitoring or blocks on Sanctioned applications however customizing the message to users is not that great.

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