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Microsoft Defender for Cloud

byMicrosoft
in
4.4
Market Presence: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, Cloud Security Posture Management Tools

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Updated 14th October 2025

What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a software that provides security management and threat protection for cloud-based and on-premises resources. It offers capabilities such as vulnerability assessment, security posture management, and continuous monitoring of workloads across different environments. The software helps organizations identify misconfigurations, strengthen the security of their infrastructure, and detect potential threats using analytics and intelligence tools. Microsoft Defender for Cloud supports protecting applications and data by providing recommendations for improving security and enabling automated responses to security incidents, addressing the need for unified security and compliance management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Pricing

Microsoft Defender for Cloud software uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model based on the consumption of resources and features selected The cost varies depending on the types of workloads protected such as virtual machines databases and storage as well as the data ingestion for security analytics Additional capabilities and advanced services are available as separate charges with no long-term contractual commitment required

Overall experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Cybersecurity Analyst
<50M USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Microsoft Defender for cloud delivers Strong Cloud Security, Visibility and Proactive Risk Management”

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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IT Security & Risk Management Associate
10B - 30B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Decent if you have E5 but don't rely on it solely”

3.0
Oct 16, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Peer Discussions

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(183 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
47%
4 Star
48%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
    <50M USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Microsoft Defender for cloud delivers Strong Cloud Security, Visibility and Proactive Risk Management

    4.0
    Jul 9, 2026
    It was a very positive experience. The platform provides strong visibility into our cloud security posture, helping us identify security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities and compliance gaps across our hybrid environment.Integrations with Microsoft Azure and other Microsoft security solutions make deployment and daily management straightforward.
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
    <50M USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Microsoft Defender for cloud delivers Strong Cloud Security, Visibility and Proactive Risk Management

    4.0
    Jul 9, 2026
    It was a very positive experience. The platform provides strong visibility into our cloud security posture, helping us identify security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities and compliance gaps across our hybrid environment.Integrations with Microsoft Azure and other Microsoft security solutions make deployment and daily management straightforward.
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User Sentiment About Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Likes & Dislikes

Like

The cloud platform has the ability to provide centralized visibility into the security posture of cloud and hybrid environments.It streamlines API integration with Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and other security solutions, creating a unified security ecosystem that simplifies workload monitoring and incident response.

Like

The cloud platform has the ability to provide centralized visibility into the security posture of cloud and hybrid environments.It streamlines API integration with Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and other security solutions, creating a unified security ecosystem that simplifies workload monitoring and incident response.

Like

The cloud platform has the ability to provide centralized visibility into the security posture of cloud and hybrid environments.It streamlines API integration with Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and other security solutions, creating a unified security ecosystem that simplifies workload monitoring and incident response.

Dislike

Managing settings is rather difficult, sometimes you need to go to the security.microsoft.com dashboard, sometimes you need to go to intune, sometimes you need to go to azure to make changes. They need a more cohesive single pane of glass.

Dislike

Managing settings is rather difficult, sometimes you need to go to the security.microsoft.com dashboard, sometimes you need to go to intune, sometimes you need to go to azure to make changes. They need a more cohesive single pane of glass.

Dislike

Managing settings is rather difficult, sometimes you need to go to the security.microsoft.com dashboard, sometimes you need to go to intune, sometimes you need to go to azure to make changes. They need a more cohesive single pane of glass.