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Huntress Managed ITDR vs Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Huntress Managed ITDR
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Proofpoint Identity Threat ...
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
13th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (35th), Threat Deception Platforms (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) category, the mindshare of Huntress Managed ITDR is 5.3%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense is 2.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huntress Managed ITDR5.3%
Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense2.8%
Other91.9%
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Manoday Ahire - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at Dynamic Solutions
Identity monitoring has strengthened threat detection and reduced manual investigations
The best features that Huntress Managed ITDR offers include identity threat detection and monitoring, suspicious login and authentication detection, compromised account identification, privilege escalation monitoring, Microsoft 365 and identity environment visibility, managed SOC investigation and threat response, and automated remediation capabilities. The human-led investigation and remediation aspect of Huntress Managed ITDR is important in my security operations because human-led investigation and remediation are essential for my security operations. While automated detection helps identify suspicious identity activities quickly, human expertise is crucial for understanding the context, validating threats, and avoiding unnecessary disruptions. I assess the effectiveness of the 24/7 human-led detection and response for identity threats in Microsoft 365 environments positively because identity threats can occur outside of regular business hours, and continuous monitoring combined with expert investigation helps identify suspicious sign-ins, compromised accounts, and unusual authentication activities. I have used the unwanted access detection feature, and it is very important because it helps improve visibility into unusual authentication activity and provides useful information for investigating potential identity-based threats, particularly in identifying suspicious sign-ins that bypass MFA. We are using the Shadow Workflows feature, and its ability to detect attacker-created inbox rules and automation is valuable, particularly in Microsoft 365 environments, as such detection helps uncover hidden forwarding rules, automatic email redirection, and other persistent techniques used by attackers. I consider the Rogue Apps OAuth abuse protection feature to be important for identity security, particularly in Microsoft 365 environments, as it helps identify potentially risky OAuth applications that may request excessive permissions or gain unauthorized access to organizational data. I use the incident report timeline feature, and it provides a structured view of security events, investigation activities, and remediation steps, supporting internal audits and incident reviews by providing a clearer evidence trail. I have utilized the mass outbound phishing detection feature, and it is effective for identifying compromised accounts that may be sending malicious emails to multiple recipients, which is especially important in Microsoft 365 environments.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Retailer
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huntress Managed ITDR?
From one to ten, I would say Huntress Managed ITDR falls pretty much in the middle. Huntress doesn't nickel and dime their customers. They believe in having protection for the majority of people. I...
What needs improvement with Huntress Managed ITDR?
The main improvement I'd like to see is closer integration between Huntress Managed ITDR and their newer Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) offering. ITDR is excellent at identifying suspi...
What is your primary use case for Huntress Managed ITDR?
Huntress Managed ITDR serves as another layer in my email security. I have email filtering to filter out malicious emails, but Huntress Managed ITDR is there in case anyone clicks on something or t...
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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft, Huntress, SentinelOne and others in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). Updated: November 2026.
920,929 professionals have used our research since 2012.