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Microsoft Defender for Identity Alternatives

4.3(194 Ratings)
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1. Varonis Unified Data Security Platform

By Varonis

4.7
(260 Ratings)

The platform keeps our data secure in many ways, including scanning for sensitive data and classifying it for easy protection. Varonis Data Security Platform works by considering sensitivity, access, and data access. By keeping all three aspects in check, it proactively keeps our data safe. In addition, it comes with AI features that handle behavior analytics to minimize insider threats and automatically respond to threats.

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2. Proofpoint Insider Threat Management

By Proofpoint

4.6
(115 Ratings)

Insider risk management from Proofpoint has been without a doubt one of my favorite tools I've ever used. This tool has complete visibility along with immense ease of use.

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Where Microsoft Defender for Identity Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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3. Incydr

By Mimecast

4.7
(68 Ratings)

Incydr makes it possible to monitor user activities and it effortlessly detects, investigates and responds to user-initiated threats thereby protecting our systems and data. Whether intentional or unintentional data leak, Incydr steps in and seals any leaks and reports for further action. It generally focuses on user behavior and the automated responses helps in stopping data leaks and cyber attacks.

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4. Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) (Legacy)

By Microsoft

4.1
(53 Ratings)

The Microsoft ATA is an on-prem platform which organization in detecting advance cyber threats and behavior of the user. I really like the UI and features like dashboard creation and can be used as a centralized solution for managing threats.

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Where Microsoft Defender for Identity Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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5. QRadar User Behavior Analytics

By IBM

4.1
(46 Ratings)

The application integrates well with an instance and provides meaningful insight to user & entity behavior. However, it would be helpful if it had an option to finetune it based on user's requirements. Also, more options can be added to identify anomalies in user behavior.

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Where Microsoft Defender for Identity Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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6. DTEX Platform

By DTEX

4.5
(44 Ratings)

The DTEX team is incredibly responsive and helpful. Next level customer support!

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Where Microsoft Defender for Identity Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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7. Splunk User Behavior Analytics

By Cisco Systems (Splunk)

4.4
(38 Ratings)

splunk has been a valuable and intuitive tool for analyzing user behavior data. clear dashboards overall.

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8. InsightIDR

By Rapid7

4.4
(37 Ratings)

InsightIDR offers great User Behavior Analytics features that easily differentiate between normal activities and anomalies such as unusual file transfers and authorized data access. The platform offers us a wide view of threats which makes it easy to detect compromised accounts, malicious actions, and negligence and this comes in handy when it comes to protecting data from insider threats.

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Top Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Identity

  • Varonis Unified Data Security Platform
  • Proofpoint Insider Threat Management
  • Incydr
  • Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) (Legacy)
  • QRadar User Behavior Analytics
  • DTEX Platform
  • Splunk User Behavior Analytics
  • InsightIDR

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