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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

byMicrosoft
in
4.0
Market Presence: Endpoint Protection Platforms, Mobile Threat Defense

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Updated 14th October 2025

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an endpoint security software designed to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats across devices within an organization. The software provides protection against malware, ransomware, and other malicious activities by leveraging behavioral sensors, threat intelligence, and cloud-based analytics. It supports automated response and remediation actions, secures data through attack surface reduction, and integrates with other security solutions for centralized management. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint addresses business challenges related to protecting endpoints from evolving cyber threats, managing vulnerabilities, and maintaining compliance with organizational security policies.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pricing

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint software uses a subscription-based pricing model, with multiple licensing tiers available depending on features and organizational needs. Pricing is typically calculated per user or device on a monthly or annual basis, and may be included as part of broader enterprise subscription packages.

Overall experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE
10B - 30B USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Extends Detection to Mobile Devices With Challenges”

4.0
Oct 30, 2025
We are actively using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on our assets and we decided to install it also on mobile phones. The experience with MDE in MTD is pretty positive since are offered the same features of detection and prevention related to Windows environment also in iOS and Android systems.
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
10B - 30B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Advanced Threat Detection Effective but Reporting Lacks Depth for Large Organizations”

3.0
Oct 16, 2025
Threat Detection and Integration is best as part of it and Con's - Reporting and analytics are not good for large organizations.

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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User Sentiment About Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Performance of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Across Market Features

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Likes & Dislikes

Like

Allowed us to have a unique Unified console to manage alerts from PC and mobile phone alarms detected from MDE Robust web and network protection allowed to prevent phishing website from mobile phones Allowed us to to develop specific conditional access on mobile phones thanks to integration also with Intune

Like

Identifies and mitigates threats using advanced analytics and machine learning, And I liked automated responses with other integrations

Like

Zero touch activation for iOS Supervised devices.

Dislike

The big disadvantage of the product is that you always have to have a VPN installed and running, which is required for the web protection. It is not always easy to perform onboarding since it has to be performed by the end user Battery performance since we noticed in multiple cases some battery drain

Dislike

The reporting features that are provided are not as useful for security incidents and overall health monitoring. I would recommend having integration with external tools to develop their dashboard and reporting

Dislike

Lack of Zero touch activation for Android devices and no option to turn off web filtering on BYOD devices.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 52 ratings and reviews for Mobile Threat Defense market. View all 1960 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.0

(52 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
27%
4 Star
52%
3 Star
17%
2 Star
4%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.2

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.1

Product Capabilities

4.2

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  • INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Extends Detection to Mobile Devices With Challenges

    4.0
    Oct 30, 2025
    We are actively using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on our assets and we decided to install it also on mobile phones. The experience with MDE in MTD is pretty positive since are offered the same features of detection and prevention related to Windows environment also in iOS and Android systems.
  • PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Advanced Threat Detection Effective but Reporting Lacks Depth for Large Organizations

    3.0
    Oct 16, 2025
    Threat Detection and Integration is best as part of it and Con's - Reporting and analytics are not good for large organizations.
  • IT MANAGER
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Integration With Entra Conditional Access Eases Intune MDM Deployment and Setup

    4.0
    Nov 13, 2025
    Easy to configure and deploy with Microsoft Intune MDM as it tightly get's integrated with Entra Conditional access.
  • It Associate
    10B+ USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Early Stage Product Offers Intune Connectivity But Lacks Comprehensive Capabilities

    3.0
    Jan 22, 2026
    The product appears to be an early development as there are not too many features that justify it over it's competitors.
  • CHIEF SECURITY ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Challenging Implementation and Complex Licensing Model Raise Concerns for Users

    2.0
    Aug 19, 2025
    Hard to implement and manage. Expensive product and impossible to understand licensing model.
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