Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Reviews

We use it for Cloud Security and Endpoint Protection. We have offices in each country on the planet. And so we have many, many, many external people who work with this solution. 

It's a bit complicated to manage because you have many dependencies of servers, many dependencies in queue, and so on. Entries or different endpoints, and you make different configuration topics for each one. So that's a major problem.

I would like to see a feature that would allow us to easily manage our Defender configurations.

It needs high-level administration.

We have been using it for about six months.

It is a very stable product.

It is very scalable. There are approximately 2,000 endpoints and up to 200 servers in our company.

I used Trend Micro. Trend Micro has an easier grid, but the functions are the same.

The advantage is to have only one vendor, which provides Office tickets, communication, storage, and cloud. It's just one solution from one end, from one provider.

We have our documents and processes in the cloud, in the Microsoft cloud.

The maintenance is done by Microsoft. We are on-premises, and our configuration allows access outside the company's local data center.

I would recommend using this solution. It works. We have no problems with it.

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

We use it to monitor endpoints for threats and duplicates on the server and defend identity and trust.

The solution monitors threat intelligence. It provides valuable insight and visibility into malicious activity at the endpoint.

The solution could have integrated pricing. We have an enterprise license. We still need to pay to activate Defender for Trend Micro Identity. The enhanced pricing model will empower organizations to manage their security costs effectively.

The product is stable.

The solution is scalable. In our organization, ten users are using this solution.

We use Microsoft resources for access-level support.

We initially used Trend Micro to defend endpoints. It's a solution that runs concurrently with our EDR. The setup serves and trains Trend Micro and EDR so they can play complementary roles. We activate all the licenses for some activities. We're using a combination of Trend Micro EDR and Defender.

The initial setup is straightforward, and takes three days to activate it.

Since it is a cloud-based solution, you must activate and continue using the license.

If you want to activate beyond the starting threshold, you have to pay an additional fee. Combining this within the license would be more scalable, economical, and better for the organization.

Three or four people are required for the solution’s maintenance. I recommend this solution.

Since Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence provides a high volume of recommendations, there must be a methodology for prioritizing high-risk assets and sessions. Focusing on remediating these high-risk sessions is crucial.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

The protection provided by Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is robust and effective.

It efficiently helped us in threat hunting.

The malware virus posed significant security challenges, but Microsoft played a pivotal role in addressing and resolving the incident.

The timeliness and accuracy of Threat Intelligence are commendable.

The primary advantage lies in its robust security and overall performance.

Its user-friendliness is its most valuable aspect. I am satisfied with its performance in general.

It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing structure and make it more affordable.

I have been using it for six months.

It provides good stability capabilities with occasional delays. I would rate it eight out of ten.

I would rate its scalability abilities eight out of ten.

I used Norton previously, but that was quite some time ago.

The initial setup was straightforward.

Deployment is quick, typically ranging from five to ten minutes. I was responsible for the deployment. First, you need to install the antivirus software on the system. Then proceed with the installation process.

It's reasonably priced, though there's room for further improvement.

I would recommend it because of its strong security and user-friendly interface. Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

From a threat intelligence perspective, we use Microsoft Defender in conjunction with Azure and the cloud for our cloud-based customers. It helps us defend against various types of malicious code, whether it's through email inbounds or uploaded through USB sticks. It offers a wide range of capabilities.

Microsoft Defender is delivered in different components. One of them is the Microsoft community, where they share information about discovered malicious code, and remediation is promptly provided. This collaborative approach ensures that threats found in one country can be quickly addressed in other countries.

The global review and remediation of malicious code is probably the most valuable feature.

It's difficult to provide direct feedback to Microsoft, even as a Microsoft partner. However, the community out there supports and assists each other if that helps.

Microsoft itself is a major target for attacks and threats due to its size and popularity. That could be considered Microsoft's Achilles heel. Being the largest technology provider attracts significant threats. Microsoft is constantly fighting against threat actors trying to breach its technology. So by being the biggest, you attract the biggest threats.

I believe Microsoft could play more nicely with other IT security vendors. Currently, if you want your technology to integrate with Microsoft, you have to go through an extensive testing program to ensure compatibility with Azure. So, even the partnership program could be more efficient, allowing for smoother integration.

I've been working with it since its inception. I've been involved in IT security for over thirty years, so I've seen it evolve.

If I were to rate the stability, I would say it's around an eight. However, there are occasional outages in Microsoft 365. So, stability can vary depending on the region, and there are instances of outages.

I would give it an eight, without a doubt. It's highly scalable. Microsoft Defender can fulfill the needs of both small businesses and enterprise businesses effectively.

Directly contacting Microsoft can be quite challenging. However, there is a community platform where users can find resolutions to specific issues. Microsoft also has an extensive patching program, and Microsoft releases updates to its solutions on the first Tuesday of every month.

Positive

Microsoft Defender is comprehensive. It covers areas such as email security, local firewall, and anti-malware. It's a comprehensive solution with different components within Defender. It also supports the operating system, Windows 11. 

It's not limited to a single function. Defender encompasses various security aspects, like email security, local firewall, and anti-malware. Moreover, it's designed to work seamlessly with Windows 11.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is the most difficult and ten is the easiest, I would say it's around a seven or eight. No software is perfect, including Microsoft.

Most organizations are moving to the cloud now, so the majority of deployments are in the cloud. However, we don't provide extensive support for that. The deployment depends on how the customer wants to set it up. A lot of it is in the private cloud, but it is essentially in public areas. It's a combination of both.

The deployment process can vary, but on average, it can take anywhere from two to twenty-four hours, depending on the tenant and whether it's a single or multiple tenancy setup. So, it depends on the specific circumstances.

Considering Microsoft is constantly changing licensing, I would give it a seven out of ten. It can be difficult to get your head around it, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like most of my clients. We typically deal with E3 licensing rather than the larger corporate E5 licensing.

So, the pricing is subject to changes, and it can be complex, especially for SMEs. It's traditionally based on E3 licensing for our clients.

I wouldn't always advise my clients to exclusively rely on Microsoft products. However, they should derive maximum benefits from the licensing they pay for. For example, you can't simply purchase Defender on its own because it's bundled with the operating system. So, that question loses some relevance since you already have it regardless of choice. So, the value of Defender is already included with the operating system, and users don't have the option to choose whether to have it or not.

However, you can explore other solutions to enhance the security of Windows 11 or Windows 10, such as cloud-based options. But I would suggest making the most out of Defender. If you encounter any limitations, then you can consider other technologies to fill those gaps. So, it's about maximizing the potential of Defender and, if necessary, supplementing it with additional technologies.

You have the option to bolster the security of your Windows system with other solutions if needed, but Defender should be your primary focus.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten because it is bundled with Windows OS. However, it doesn't cover all threats, and it remains a target for threat actors. So, depending on your business needs and the specific areas where Defender falls short in delivering effective security, you may need to supplement it with other technologies to strengthen your overall security position.

We've used it in many different scenarios, including enterprise and SMB - all kinds of different situations.

It really depends on how people want to receive their threat intel. Most people want to keep it in Microsoft using the Defender console. Some people just ask to fill in Sentinel and integrate it with Azure Sentinel. Some people want those events going into their SIM. We've had all of the above use cases.

One of the most valuable aspects is that Defender is a native Microsoft solution. 

You own your own data. With CrowdStrike and Rapid7, and other products, your log data leaves your tenant, it goes into their system, and they produce the analysis on their technology. Therefore, although you're running the agent instead of giving them the signals, you're really giving up a lot of your data for their own personal gain. Defender's biggest competitive advantage is that your data stays within your tenant, and you own it.

It naturally keeps getting better and better. They have a very transparent roadmap for the product. We don't have any concerns or complaints. Defender exceeds expectations, especially for someone who's flipping from CrowdStrike or Falcon XR. This is night and day.

We have Microsoft bias. We generally don't have any significant negative feedback or improvement points around Defender, EDR and CMDR platforms. It does a good job across the board. 

The price point is something they can improve slightly for those who don't have an M 365 E5. I believe it's a $2.80 cents add-on. In Canadian, that's expensive. If they can drop it to a dollar, for those who don't have M 365 E5, they're going to open up market share and increase affordability for an entire market segment in the medium business category. Other than that, we have no major negative feedback.

We've been a security company since 2007. Since the day Defender was born, we've been dealing with it.

I have not met a more stable product before.

The clients we deal with are big, many with 33,000 to 50,000 endpoints.

It is fantastically scalable. 

We're a premier partner with premier support and we're a Premier Gold Partner. We bought Microsoft Premier Support. We have zero complaints. We pick up the phone a hundred percent of the time and get the help we need.

We've dealt with solutions such as CrowdStrike and Rapid7.

You need to have a partner install it. Microsoft is a partner-to-partner-driven ecosystem. It is complex. You need depth and knowledge of understanding of security, as well as Microsoft technology. It's not something you can right-click, install, and go next, next, next, and it just works. And nor should any security product be that way. If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't be installing it.

It requires a proper design, and it requires a proper thought process before you can just roll it out.

You have to have a proper implementation strategy and a backup plan. Typically, we like to use SCCM or Intune to push and manage deployments with proper scripts since we're usually uninstalling a Carbon Black or a McAfee or a Symantec while we're putting in Defender. And we're touching servers and users, so we want to minimize the number of times we touch these things. The more times you touch a server, the chances are you will run into a problem. So we like to group our uninstall and install scripts, reboot all at once, and streamline the installation. 

There's a lot of testing that goes on. In an organization with 50,000 endpoints, we're testing 5,000 devices before rolling anything out. The rollout is scheduled. It's complicated. It happens at night. There's a batch. You do them in batches as you don't want to go straight at it. We will turn it on for 5,000 things at the same time. The average implementation for a 200-user company should take between three to four months.

The beauty of Microsoft, if you have a Microsoft environment, is you just need Microsoft people to maintain it. Your existing IT department can keep the product up to date with Patch Tuesday. There is not an out-of-cycle update required. That's what I keep driving home to people, how many third-party products do you want to maintain, patch, secure, troubleshoot, and bug fix for? Pick one platform, put all your eggs in that basket, and do an outstanding job at securing that basket. That's what Defender helps you do.

From a client perspective,  the return on investment comes by streamlining on one platform like Microsoft. By eliminating third-party platforms, you save about 62% on your technology or your security budget. Then you also broaden the depth of your security intelligence since Microsoft is the only system with 1.3 trillion security signals daily. You're getting a more comprehensive threat intel, plus you're getting it on a single pane of glass.

We're a Microsoft partner and reseller.

I'd rate the product ten out of ten. 

It aligns with the best practice philosophy of proper security organizations. It is cost-effective. It flattens your threat plane to a single pane of glass. It allows you to manage your environment with a standard, generally available skill set in the marketplace. Therefore, you're saving money on staffing your IT team as well. You get those savings of 62% by moving to an all-in-one Microsoft solution.

The product helps us monitor business devices for authentication and response on all endpoints, servers, passwords, and plans.

The primary value is enhanced security and efficient incident response. The integration with Microsoft infrastructure provides a seamless experience.

The product's ease of deployment is a major advantage, as it integrates seamlessly with our existing systems. The dashboard and backend profile provide comprehensive visibility into user activities and potential threats. Additionally, the product offers valuable security insights and advice on areas for improvement.

There could be a better notification system. Currently, the user sees an icon, but it would be beneficial to have messages prompting them to contact IT immediately or take their device offline if necessary.

I would like to see more system automation actions, such as user-initiated tests or more proactive alerts.

I have been using Microsoft Threat Intelligence for a few years now. 

The product is stable. 

Scalability is quite flexible and depends on purchasing the appropriate licenses for the company.

The setup is straightforward, typically taking about 15 minutes to an hour. The system allows for smooth switching between devices, whether online or offline.

The product is a part of my Microsoft 365 subscription, so there is no additional cost. It is cost-effective.

Unless you have very complex requirements, if you are already paying for a Microsoft subscription, you should take advantage of Microsoft Defender.

I rate it a nine out of ten. 

We employ this solution within our Office 365 environment, focusing primarily on email security through features like application guard, safe attachments, and safe URLs. This setup significantly aids our cybersecurity operations, helping us mitigate various threats. The team is designing a couple of policies and will revise the usage depending on the threat.

The solution has notably improved our IT operations by facilitating seamless integration with other Microsoft tools like Intune and Azure. This integration simplifies our IT management process and enhances our overall cybersecurity framework.

The most valuable aspects are its integration capabilities with other Microsoft products like Intune, Office 365, and Azure cloud applications. The intuitive user interface and reporting are also positive features of the solution. These features provide a unified experience, making it easier for our IT team to manage and navigate between screens efficiently.

While the current setup meets our needs, Microsoft can constantly improve customization and adaptability to rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats. 

The stability of the solution also requires some improvement. 

Future releases could benefit from enhanced predictive analytics tools and deeper AI integration to better predict and mitigate potential threats.

I have been using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for six months. My company has a partnership with Microsoft, giving us access to their latest security enhancements.

The solution is stable, scoring an eight out of ten, indicating a reliable performance with room for minor improvements.

Due to limited endpoints, scalability is not our primary concern currently. But as of now, the endpoints and the infrastructure we have are covered with the tools we already have. The existing setup adequately supports our needs without requiring significant scaling. Regularly, two hundred and fifty users use the solution.

We already have competent engineers on our team. While we rarely need external support or have raised a ticket, our interactions with Microsoft's customer service have generally been satisfactory, fulfilling most of our technical needs, if not all and the answers that we were seeking.

Positive

The setup was straightforward, aligning with our move towards cloud-based operations and authentication of our users and policies, thus simplifying the overall deployment process.

The solution is relatively expensive; however, our status as a gold partner provides us with several complimentary licenses, which offsets the cost.

Currently, we are only using Office 365 and Defender for Endpoint 32-bit. Previously, one from our management was a part of the trial, but not anymore. As we have layers of policies placed, they cover everything. 

Microsoft is very dynamic, and when it comes to their products, sometimes they change the licensing cost or the features. So, I think the product should have a license model. Since we read about Micorosft daily as users, we should be aware of the changes they bring. 

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

We use the product to capture the logs, collect data, and understand patterns.

The product provides smooth functioning for our service desk and the technical team. It helps in efficiently generating reports to update the management.

There could be AI functionality included for features like reporting and dashboard preparation.

We have been using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence for more than a year.

The product has high stability.

The product has high scalability.

The technical support services are excellent.

The initial setup process is straightforward. It took us three months to deploy.

We implemented the product with the help of an integrator.

Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence generates a good return on investment.

The product’s pricing is worth it.

I recommend Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence to others and rate it a nine out of ten.