One of the best EDRs available.
July 15, 2025

One of the best EDRs available.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

We utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to provide EDR detection, and protection for our endpoints (laptops/desktops/servers) running Microsoft Windows OS's. This information is integrated with our SIEM to ensure visibility for the Security Operations team.

We also leverage the agent to pull vulnerability data on locally installed applications and browser extensions.

Pros

  • Strong EDR detection and prevention capabilities
  • Excellent integration with the Microsoft Defender suite of products
  • Lightweight agent with easy deployment options

Cons

  • Provide more granularity for detect vs prevent configurations.
  • Consider moving the device control from Purview into Defender for Endpoint
  • Included as part of the E5 license making it cost effective.
  • Integrates well within the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Easy to use and configure through the SaaS UI
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
  • Ease of Use
Originally, we were with a competing product for EDR. Our company acquired Microsoft E5 licenses based on our heavy usage of Microsoft products and services. While pursuing tooling for URL control and CASB; we decided to use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint which acts as the agent on the endpoints. We ultimately found that Defender for Endpoint was able to detect and prevent at the same level as the competing product and made the decision to fully replace our EDR with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
We utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as our primary EDR solution. We further use it as an additional source for vulnerability management to provide insight on to vulnerable software or browser extensions. We have further integrated Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other Microsoft security products like Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, and Purview.
In total, over 900 assets including Windows, and Windows server, and macOS.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is on par or exceeds the competitor products and provides an enterprise grade EDR solution. Based on the savings by bundling Microsoft products under the E5 license and the benefits it provides; it is an excellent choice for customers looking for strong security for good value.

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

For companies that are already using Microsoft products; Defender for Endpoint is an excellent choice and is recognized as an industry leader. If organizations already have the E5 license, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is included at no additional cost making it a strong choice based on features and cost effectiveness.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Feature Ratings

Endpoint Security
9.8
Anti-Exploit Technology
10
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
10
Centralized Management
10
Infection Remediation
10
Vulnerability Management
9
Malware Detection
10

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