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reviewer1783893 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder with 11-50 employees
Real User
Simple implementation and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a stable solution."
  • "We are always looking for others tools to increase automation on tasks. There can be better integration with other solutions, such as PowerPoint and email."

What needs improvement?

We are always looking for others tools to increase automation on tasks. There can be better integration with other solutions, such as PowerPoint and email.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 10 people using the solution.

We might increase usage of the solution depending on the market.

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How are customer service and support?

We only have had one or two problems over the past two years.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not complicated.

What about the implementation team?

There was no need for help for the implementation, we did it ourselves.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Defender for Office 365 a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1343688 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A stable, scalable, and resilient security solution
Pros and Cons
  • "At the moment we are satisfied with this product. It's a stable, scalable, and resilient solution for us."
  • "It would be better if it were more scalable. It depends on the architecture, but we would like to make it more scalable for both data centers."

What is our primary use case?

In general, we use it for OneDrive and Office tools.

What is most valuable?

At the moment we are satisfied with this product. It's a stable, scalable, and resilient solution for us.

What needs improvement?

It would be better if it were more scalable. It depends on the architecture, but we would like to make it more scalable for both data centers. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for almost seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is very scalable. Because we have our issues on principle access, we can be scalable and resilient.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is excellent and very helpful. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution because it's very helpful as a scalable and resilient solution. It's useful for our users here every day.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft Defender for Office 365 a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer2315748 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a government with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
Stops evolving threats and offers peace of mind
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is not resource-intensive."
  • "We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for wireless scanning, reporting, and monitoring. 

How has it helped my organization?

The product is not resource-intensive. 

What is most valuable?

The tool's most valuable feature is virus scanning, which has saved us from malware and ransomware. 

What needs improvement?

We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is stable. 

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI with the product's use. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool's pricing is reasonable. 

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 can stop evolving threats, which provides peace of mind. 

The solution has helped us discontinue other security products. It has helped us save time and money. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

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reviewer1272933 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Services Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Has an easy initial setup and is scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was easy."
  • "There is room for improvement in terms of reporting."

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in terms of reporting. There could be more features around it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a year. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are around ten users in our organization. We are planning to extend our usage to 50 people.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I worked with ESET. I switched to Defender because it was free with Office 365.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy. It took a few hours. 

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. The reporting features have room for improvement.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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