Cybereason XDR vs Microsoft Defender XDR comparison

Cybereason and Microsoft are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Cybereason is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.5, while Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Cybereason holds a 0.8% mindshare in XDR, compared to Microsoft’s 5.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Cybereason XDR

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100% willing to recommend

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Microsoft Defender XDR and Cybereason XDR compete in the extended detection and response category. Cybereason XDR holds the upper hand due to its robust features and adaptability.

Features: Microsoft Defender XDR offers comprehensive coverage, integration with other Microsoft products, and a cohesive security ecosystem. Cybereason XDR provides advanced threat detection capabilities, adaptability, and a robust feature set.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender XDR needs enhancements in detection capabilities, reporting functionalities, and initial setup challenges. Cybereason XDR could improve its integration with third-party services, enhance its feature adaptability, and refine threat detection further.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender XDR is straightforward to integrate within Microsoft environments, receiving positive feedback for customer service despite setup challenges. Cybereason XDR deployment is praised for simplicity and effective support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender XDR is economically favorable, offering value through Microsoft ecosystem integration. Cybereason XDR is a premium option with higher costs but provides high-level features, resulting in strong ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Cybereason XDR vs. Microsoft Defender XDR Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

22nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Defender XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cybereason XDR is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender XDR is 5.9%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender XDR	5.9%
Cybereason XDR	0.8%
Other	93.3%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

Peter Nowak

Business Development Manager for Cybereason at Bechtle

Integration of multiple firewalls enables advanced threat detection

The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable. Cybereason XDR facilitates two-way communication, where the firewall sends data to the Cybereason system, and it can communicate with the firewall to stop unwanted communication. Customers can deal with multiple types of firewalls with ease. The behavioral analytics help detect advanced threats when attackers use existing software. The multilayered protection approach, including NGAV, integrates XDR detection with antivirus to assess and counter threats effectively.

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MohtesanShaikh

Business Development Executive at TechnoFirrm

Experience improves security management and simplifies threat protection

I have created automated investigations, and while they work, they operate rather slowly in the Microsoft portal. If I automate something, it takes considerable time; if I do it manually, I can complete it in a quarter of the time. The automation response being slow is the main concern; when an incident occurs or if I run a remediation, it takes significant time to complete the remediation. There are some limitations regarding the scalability of Microsoft Defender XDR with specific licensing. For SMB customers, there is only Microsoft Defender for Business, and if they want more features such as XDR features and automation investigation or incident response, they need to purchase Defender for Endpoint. We are currently using the EDR.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"Cybereason XDR's most useful feature is the investigation."

"The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines."

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"Microsoft 365 Defender's most valuable feature is the ability to control the shadow IP."

"Many people don't realize that Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, and the security and compliance portal all sync together. For instance, within the Azure portal you can set security restrictions and policies to help secure your tenants... The good part of it is that these products have already been integrated. When you sign on as an admin you have global admin rights and that gives you access to all these features."

"One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Defender XDR is its ability to provide preemptive reports regarding excessive privileged access."

"Microsoft Defender XDR is scalable."

"Vulnerability assessment and just-in-time access are some valuable features of Defender for server plans."

"In Microsoft 365 vendor products, monitoring and connectivity across all Microsoft and third-party connectors enable viewing of all activity within those environments."

"The most valuable features are machine learning, AI, and auto-remediation of none malicious alerts."

"Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise."

More Microsoft Defender XDR pros

Cons

"There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems."

"The one thing we sometimes have issues with is its integration with other security applications like antiviruses."

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

"Customer service is rated as a five out of ten. When they work and reach the right level, they are helpful, but getting to the right person can be time-consuming."

"Improving scalability, especially for very large tenants, could be beneficial for Microsoft Defender XDR."

"Sometimes, digging into the information and knowing where to go can be difficult. It would be better if much of that information were immediately visible, especially when looking at endpoints or users."

"There is no comprehensive visibility, making it less user-friendly."

"Support is hit or miss. Microsoft wants you to buy premium support contracts. Though they call themselves professional support, it's almost like throwing questions into a black hole. You get an answer, but it's never helpful."

"Microsoft could improve on threat hunting and build more on threat detection and handling."

"Generally, antivirus products provide a central control to manage every device in terms of who is installing it or who is trying to disable it, but Microsoft doesn't have such a control center for the antivirus product it provides."

"Advanced attacks could use an improvement."

"One of the biggest downsides of Microsoft products, in general, is that the menus are often difficult to find, as they tend to move from place to place between versions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cheaper than Microsoft Defender. It has a subscription and no standard license."

"365 Defender is billed per account. I don't know the exact price, but my supervisor told me that Microsoft Defender is cheaper than the alternatives. It's bundled, so you get all the features in one place."

"The product is fairly priced for what we get from it."

"The solution is too expensive."

"Microsoft is not competitive with the pricing of the solution. The competitors are able to offer lower discounts. The price of the solution is higher."

"365 Defender can get expensive because you pay per gigabyte of data ingested. On the other hand, much of the data available in the other Microsoft security solutions are made available relatively cheaply—sometimes at cost or for free. Integrating only a limited set of third-party solutions with Sentinel would be cost-effective. It's much more affordable if companies only have Microsoft stuff."

"It is fairly priced because we get complete integrated services with the E5 license."

"The price of the solution is high compared to others and we have lost some customers because of it."

"We've managed to navigate it effectively through our enterprise agreement, and Microsoft's academic discounts have proven to be quite generous."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cybereason XDR?

The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines.

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What needs improvement with Cybereason XDR?

There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems. Additionally, technical support has been slow in recent times. Enabling multifactor authentication has been problematic fo...

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason XDR?

I use Cybereason XDR for customers who don't have a SOC or managed SOC yet and want to be protected on more than their desktops. It is especially used in the manufacturing industry, yet not exclusi...

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What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Defender?

The pricing for Microsoft Sentinel operates on a pay-as-you-go model based on data ingestion. I recall that Defender XDR pricing is based on the number of endpoints.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Defender?

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Also Known As

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Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Threat Protection, MS 365 Defender

Overview

Cybereason is the leader in endpoint protection, offering endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, and managed monitoring services. Founded by elite intelligence professionals born and bred in offense-first hunting, Cybereason gives enterprises the upper hand over cyber adversaries.

Cybereason

Microsoft Defender XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment.

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks.

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

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Sample Customers

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Accenture, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and many others.

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