Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, a must for every Windows based IT setup
November 17, 2023
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, a must for every Windows based IT setup
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
I used it to protect our computers from malware and viruses. Another requirement was centralised management of remote and on-premise computers. Using the centralised console, I was able to remotely install MDE and also verify if the virus definitions have been updated or not. Zero day protections was also a requirement which seems to be fulfilled by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Protection from malware and viruses
- Centralised Management
- Advanced Threat Analytics
- Better user interface
- Easy installation
- Lower price
- Easy centralised deployment
- Centralised monitoring
- Suited for Microsoft environment
- Cloud Solutions
- Scalability
- Integration with Other Systems
Our IT environment is basically based on Microsoft products. Hence, it was beneficial to use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as the product for endpoint protection. It can easily get integrated with Microsoft Intune which was a big plus for us. Furthermore, being cloud based helped us in covering the remote devices also.
We are using the following components / features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in our organization:
1. Centralised deployment of antivirus agent
2. Centralised monitoring of security alerts
3. Vulnerability management
4. Antivirus and anti malware
5. Integration with Microsoft Intune
6. Device control
7. Cyber attack surface reduction rules and policies
1. Centralised deployment of antivirus agent
2. Centralised monitoring of security alerts
3. Vulnerability management
4. Antivirus and anti malware
5. Integration with Microsoft Intune
6. Device control
7. Cyber attack surface reduction rules and policies
Mostly Windows - around 50 devices
I feel that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is much better in protecting our Windows based devices as it is developed by Microsoft itself. However, it comes with a little price hike.
Do you think Microsoft Defender for Endpoint delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's feature set?
Yes
Did Microsoft Defender for Endpoint live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint again?
Yes