A simple no-nonsense EDR solution.
July 24, 2025

A simple no-nonsense EDR solution.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

We use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to help secure our endpoints and monitor our computer systems for potential threats. With the myriad vulnerabilities and malicious actors casting wide nets to threaten any computer indiscriminately, it is paramount to have a system in place to monitor and respond to these attacks actively. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides us the tools to monitor and react to incoming threats actively.

Pros

  • Fast detection of incoming threats.
  • Automatic response and disabling.
  • Alerting system.

Cons

  • Incident reporting.
  • Vulnerability assessments.
  • Automating deployment.
  • Return on Investment.
  • Sense of security.
  • Being able to sleep at night.
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Ease of Use
  • Other
Having a security solution is not an option. We are already subscribed to Microsoft products. It makes sense to use a product that's already built into Windows, which is our primary workforce. Add to this a cloud solution that monitors all our devices, and it's a no-brainer to use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not have any optional components or separate purchases. We utilize all the features that are part of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Still, we are not limited to simple onboarding, single-pane-of-glass management, vulnerability assessment, next-generation antivirus, and automated investigation and remediation.
We have 97 devices that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This includes both Windows workstations as well as Windows Servers, hosted both locally and in Microsoft Azure. On top of that, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint monitors the network and has eyes on a total of 200 devices across our networks.
  • BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)
Cylance's policy is to block everything and requires an active person to monitor and unblock legitimate processes. As updates and software continue to evolve, it is a full-time job to be a Cylance administrator. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a set-and-forget solution that catches threats when they occur and leaves you to focus on your work unimpeded.

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

You are probably already using Microsoft products, and Defender is already built into your Windows PC. Take a further step forward and add Defender for Endpoint to your Microsoft subscription. Get real-time cloud-based advanced detection and response, and a single pane of glass to see the reports and monitoring of all your devices.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Feature Ratings

Endpoint Security
10.0
Anti-Exploit Technology
10
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
10
Centralized Management
10
Infection Remediation
10
Vulnerability Management
10
Malware Detection
10

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