The solution is used for risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance. The solution helps us with CPS 234 and CIS compliance. We know what is onboarded onto Microsoft Defender, and we can see the compliance around those and how much we are compliant.
Senior Cyber Security Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Not very effective at integrating with EDR, though it is used for risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is used for risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance."
- "Features like code scanning and pipeline scanning are not included in the solution."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The solution is not very effective at integrating with EDR and other integrations. Features like code scanning and pipeline scanning are not included in the solution. The correlation between all the findings is completely missing, and the product is not mature.
Microsoft Defender has other native tools; it is not under one umbrella. You want one umbrella to see everything for your entire cloud posture.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Defender for Cloud for four years.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
A couple of products, like Orca and Wiz, are leaders in the CSPM and CNAPP space. I'll rate them way above Microsoft Defender for Cloud. The world is currently moving from CSPM towards CNAPP. That is why we are evaluating other products like Wiz.
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What other advice do I have?
The solution is fine for the native resources and native tools. However, it is not that great at integrating with EDR and other integrations.
Overall, I rate the solution a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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