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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management provides real-time threat intelligence and is up-to-date to prevent zero-day attacks.
It offers a highly scalable and stable solution with region-specific customization options.
The integration with Sentinel and SIEM is highly valuable for assessing threats and vulnerabilities.
It includes features such as Microsoft Security Scorecard and provides detailed CVE information and recommendations.
Assessment results and remediation steps improve the security posture by identifying threats and offering actionable recommendations.

CONS

Configuration of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management needs improvement and the setup phase requires a certain level of expertise.
The general support and technical support are often slow, with Microsoft support rated poorly for responsiveness and knowledge.
Integration challenges exist, with significant gaps between Windows and Linux management.
The refresh rate of the dashboard is notably slow, with updates taking up to 24 hours to appear after patching.
Documentation is disorganized and difficult to follow, deterring users from understanding and utilizing the system effectively.
 

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Pros review quotes

OB
Microsoft Solutions Manager at Self-Employed
Jun 4, 2025
Overall, I would rate Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management a nine out of ten.
NaySan @ Suraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Consultant at BIM Group of Companies
May 27, 2025
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a good product, and I believe it deserves a positive recommendation.
Krishna R - PeerSpot reviewer
DGM. Technical Security at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
May 16, 2025
The main advantage of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is that it can locate and prevent most threats even when the endpoints are not connected to the corporate network, as long as the internet is available.
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reviewer2770602 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2025
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has streamlined our threat management processes and provided region-specific customization for our healthcare operations.
MK
Consultant at Dell Technologies
May 4, 2026
The real-time threat intelligence feature of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is helpful in terms of security.
JF
Especialista En Ciberseguridad at FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA SAN PABLO CEU
Jan 28, 2026
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management provides several valuable features that I utilize, as I use it to control security configuration, for example, the apps that I use or the many connections from my router, and with this configuration, I can filter content and malware.
VT
Senior Cloud Security Consultant at MetLife
Dec 11, 2024
The recommendations, scores, and steps to remediate actions are highly useful.
TakayukiUmehara - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
Feb 3, 2025
A valuable feature is the ease of management and integration with Microsoft products.
Abdulrahman Muhammadi - PeerSpot reviewer
information Security and IT Manager at Discover Dollar Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Jan 31, 2025
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is versatile and assesses vulnerabilities, providing detailed information on CVEs, their categories, and exploit statuses.
Dermot O'Doherty - PeerSpot reviewer
EMEAR IT Director at Epson Europe B.v.
Jan 28, 2025
The integration with Sentinel has been one of the most valuable features for my organization.
 

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Cons review quotes

OB
Microsoft Solutions Manager at Self-Employed
Jun 4, 2025
Regarding Microsoft's technical support, I would rate it a three out of ten; they could be more responsive and knowledgeable.
NaySan @ Suraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Consultant at BIM Group of Companies
May 27, 2025
They may need to improve the portal refresh rate for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management because it takes time for recommendations to disappear after mitigation; sometimes, it takes one week, when it should ideally take only one to two hours.
Krishna R - PeerSpot reviewer
DGM. Technical Security at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
May 16, 2025
There should be risk scoring added to Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management; specifically, they call it quantification of the risk.
Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,244 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer2770602 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2025
The documentation from Microsoft needs significant improvement. The documents are disorganized, with one document linking to another, making the steps unclear and difficult to follow.
MK
Consultant at Dell Technologies
May 4, 2026
Configuration of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is something that needs improvement.
JF
Especialista En Ciberseguridad at FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA SAN PABLO CEU
Jan 28, 2026
When I create rules, it gave me problems and I did not know where the problem was located.
VT
Senior Cloud Security Consultant at MetLife
Dec 11, 2024
The automated remediations can be more specific.
TakayukiUmehara - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
Feb 3, 2025
There is a good solution from Microsoft, however, there is a gap between Windows and Linux management.
Abdulrahman Muhammadi - PeerSpot reviewer
information Security and IT Manager at Discover Dollar Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Jan 31, 2025
The worst aspect is the refresh rate of the dashboard.
Dermot O'Doherty - PeerSpot reviewer
EMEAR IT Director at Epson Europe B.v.
Jan 28, 2025
It is expensive.