Fortra Tripwire IP360 vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

Fortra and Microsoft are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Fortra is ranked #52, while Microsoft is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.1. Fortra holds a 0.6% mindshare in VM, compared to Microsoft’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 60% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Fortra Tripwire IP360

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60% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Fortra Tripwire IP360 and Microsoft Defender for Cloud are both key players in cybersecurity solutions. Microsoft Defender for Cloud seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set and seamless Azure integration.

Features: Fortra Tripwire IP360 provides efficient vulnerability management, insightful analytics, and host-based agent scanning for rapid and network-friendly assessments. Microsoft Defender for Cloud excels in robust security monitoring, dynamic networking support, and Azure integration, enhancing its usability for businesses using Azure services.

Room for Improvement: Fortra Tripwire IP360 could enhance its capabilities by expanding beyond IP range management and integrating with other cloud services. It would also benefit from enhancing its automation features. Microsoft Defender for Cloud could improve by offering more flexibility for non-Azure environments, refining its UI for better user experience, and providing more explicit prevention tools against data sharing with AI applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortra Tripwire IP360 features a straightforward deployment process with responsive customer service. Microsoft Defender for Cloud's deployment benefits Azure users through its cloud-native approach, although users from non-Azure environments may face adaptation challenges. However, its integration within the Azure ecosystem often proves advantageous for existing Microsoft service users.

Pricing and ROI: Fortra Tripwire IP360 generally has lower upfront setup costs, making it appealing for budget-conscious businesses. Microsoft Defender for Cloud justifies its higher price with extensive features and better long-term ROI, driven by its additional security layers and seamless Microsoft tool integration.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortra Tripwire IP360 vs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra Tripwire IP360

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

52nd

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Management (7th), Container Security (7th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (1st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (4th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (7th), Compliance Management (4th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Fortra Tripwire IP360 is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is 3.6%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud	3.6%
Fortra Tripwire IP360	0.6%
Other	95.8%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

Corey Cole

Service Coordinator - Technology Security at a government with 10,001+ employees

The solution helps users to manage their entire IP range, but it's unreliable and very expensive to maintain

Only the administrator was using the product. He used it to read reports as part of our compliance programs. It wasn't heavily used by a lot of users. The tool comes in at a large scale, and we tried to scale it down. The scaling did not apply to us. It was neither difficult nor easy. I rate the scalability a five out of ten. We had some challenges while scaling it down. It could do 10,000 devices, and we wanted to use it for ten devices. The process was difficult and expensive. We did not need the product anymore.

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David Birhange

Director, Cloud and Modern Workplace at Informanix Technology Group

Brings together cloud security insights through a unified view and supports agentless protection for virtual machines

Copilot and similar features are already being used, though not necessarily for Microsoft Defender for Cloud specifically. We are trying to get more experience before rolling out most of Microsoft Defender for Cloud's AI capabilities. This is definitely on our to-do list, and the priority is urgent as we seek to learn more about these capabilities. The GenAI threat protection from Microsoft Defender for Cloud has not been enabled yet. There are many unknowns with AI applications. AI agents will operate while you're not present, whether you are sleeping or awake, and it's unclear whether there would be any exfiltration of data or how data is being managed. Microsoft Purview is being used extensively, and there is significant development going on with DSPM that will be rolled out to address security concerns. Data labeling and proper demarcation for sensitivity of data before it is received are being actively pursued.

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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

"It's become the pinnacle point for anything that enters the network or anything that's passing through to production to first be affected by IP360, hardened, and up to standard. For our integrity management, one was deployed in the bank about two years ago and that's still going to expand the usage and the product itself. That will go hand in hand with training and expanding the product as for where it's deployed."

"Tripwire IP360 is a very stable solution."

"We could manage our entire IP range with the solution."

"When you have commissioned Defender, you have these things visible already on your dashboard. This gives the efficiency to the people to do their actual work rather than bothering about the email, sorting out the email, or looking at it through an ITSM solution, whey they have to look at the description and use cases. Efficiency increases with this optimized, ready-made solution since you don't need to invest in something externally. You can start using the dashboard and auditing capability provided from day one. Thus, you have fewer costs with a more optimized, easier-to-use solution, providing operational efficiency for your team."

"Microsoft Defender for Cloud has significantly enhanced our overall security posture by approximately 20 to 25 percent."

"The solution is up-to-date with the latest updates and identified threats."

"The solution's coordinated detection and response across devices and identities is impressive because it is complete."

"Using Security Center, you have a full view, at any given time, of what's deployed, and that is something that is very useful."

"The most valuable feature is that it's intuitive. It's very intuitive."

"The most valuable feature is the recommendations provided on how to improve security. It has made the cloud environment more secure, thanks to all the recommendations we can get."

"I find Microsoft Defender for Cloud's KQL very flexible and powerful. It's really easy to search through with KQL queries to find the security breaches and incidents and to track down the breach itself."

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Cons

"We need to dedicate time and resources to keep it running."

"The reporting functions can use improvement. There is room for growth because reporting functions differ a lot depending on what you're going to output. It depends on whether it's for technical or senior management and how it's interpreted. There could be growth within the reporting functionality side."

"I am not very impressed by the technical support."

"Azure Security Center takes a long time to update, compared to the on-premises version of Microsoft Defender."

"Another thing is that Defender for Cloud uses more resources than CrowdStrike, which my current company uses. Defender for Cloud has two or three processes running simultaneously that consume memory and processor time. I had the chance to compare that with CrowdStrike a few days ago, which was significantly less. It would be nice if Defender were a little lighter. It's a relatively large installation that consumes more resources than competitors do."

"The pricing could be improved, as it is somewhat high for smaller companies."

"There are challenges with the licensing policies, which are quite complicated."

"It needs to be simplified and made more user-friendly for a non-technical person."

"While we are satisfied with Defender for Cloud's features, an AI enhancement could potentially provide better advice and adapt more effectively to our environment."

"The remediation process could be improved."

"I would like to see better automation when it comes to pushing out security features to the recommendations, and better documentation on the step-by-step procedures for enabling certain features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product was expensive for us."

"I believe the price compares well within the market."

"The licensing cost per server is $15 per month."

"The solution is expensive, and I rate it a five to six out of ten."

"Although I am outside of the discussion on budget and costing, I can say that the importance of security provided by this solution is of such importance that whatever the cost is, it is not a factor."

"There is a helpful cost-reducing option that allows you to integrate production subscriptions with non-production subscriptions."

"It has global licensing. It comes with multiple licenses since there are around 50,000 people (in our organization) who look at it."

"The tool is pretty expensive."

"The cost of the license is based on the subscriptions that you have."

"Its pricing is a little bit high in terms of Azure Security Center, but the good thing is that we don't need to maintain and deploy it. So, while the pricing is high, it is native to Azure which is why we prefer using this tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Retailer

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	49

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Also Known As

IP360

Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender

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Overview

Tripwire IP360 is a powerful vulnerability management solution that identifies and prioritizes network vulnerabilities for remediation. It is highly effective in scanning devices and applications, improving security posture, ensuring compliance, and managing risks.

Users value its detailed reporting, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with other security tools for efficient security management.

Fortra

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.

The solution also provides automated remediation capabilities, allowing security teams to quickly and easily respond to security incidents. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, organizations can ensure the security and compliance of their cloud workloads, while reducing the burden on their security teams.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

1. Aetna 2. Accenture 3. Adidas 4. AIG 5. Airbus 6. Akamai 7. Amazon 8. American Express 9. Aon 10. Apple 11. ATT 12. Autodesk 13. Bank of America 14. Barclays 15. Bayer 16. Bechtel 17. BlackRock 18. Boeing 19. BNP Paribas 20. Cisco 21. CocaCola 22. Comcast 23. Dell 24. Deutsche Bank 25. eBay 26. ExxonMobil 27. FedEx 28. Ford 29. General Electric 30. Google 31. HP 32. IBM

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.

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