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Microsoft Defender XDR

byMicrosoft
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4.5
Market Presence: Extended Detection and Response, Security Threat Intelligence Products and Services (Transitioning to Cyber Threat Intelligence Technologies)

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Defender XDR

Updated 14th October 2025

What is Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR is a security software designed to provide extended detection and response capabilities across endpoints, email, applications, and cloud environments. The software aggregates and analyzes threat data from various sources to identify and mitigate potential risks and security incidents. It integrates automated investigation and remediation features, helping organizations detect and respond to attacks in real time. Microsoft Defender XDR aims to improve security visibility, coordinate threat response, and streamline incident management by correlating alerts and enabling unified workflows for security teams. It addresses challenges in managing complex threat landscapes by consolidating threat intelligence and response actions within a centralized platform.

Microsoft Defender XDR Pricing

Microsoft Defender XDR software is offered through a subscription-based pricing model that typically varies depending on the number of users or devices. The software's pricing may be bundled as part of broader Microsoft security or cloud service plans, and access to features is structured according to the selected tier. The software may also be available as an add-on to existing Microsoft service subscriptions.

Overall experience with Microsoft Defender XDR

Security Specialist
30B + USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Advanced Threat Detection With KQL Enhances Real-Time Alerts Across Multiple Platforms”

5.0
Apr 19, 2026
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Eminent Conect Executive
<50M USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Useful, it does the job without surprising.”

3.0
Jul 21, 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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Microsoft Defender XDR Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(175 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
51%
4 Star
45%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Security Specialist
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Advanced Threat Detection With KQL Enhances Real-Time Alerts Across Multiple Platforms

    5.0
    Apr 19, 2026
    One of the best SaaS XDR solutions on the market. We are using it for past fe w years and results are astonishing. We can hunt for threats using advanced hunting queries using Kusto Query Language. We are getting real time alerts from Endpoints, Identities, office and cloud apps. Overall its good for large and small orgs
  • Security Specialist
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Advanced Threat Detection With KQL Enhances Real-Time Alerts Across Multiple Platforms

    5.0
    Apr 19, 2026
    One of the best SaaS XDR solutions on the market. We are using it for past fe w years and results are astonishing. We can hunt for threats using advanced hunting queries using Kusto Query Language. We are getting real time alerts from Endpoints, Identities, office and cloud apps. Overall its good for large and small orgs
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User Sentiment About Microsoft Defender XDR
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Performance of Microsoft Defender XDR Across Market Features

Microsoft Defender XDR Likes & Dislikes

Like

We are getting alerts from multiple products like microsoft office applications, identities, endpoints as well as cloud apps. Threat hunting using KQL and real time threat detection and protection is very good.

Like

We are getting alerts from multiple products like microsoft office applications, identities, endpoints as well as cloud apps. Threat hunting using KQL and real time threat detection and protection is very good.

Like

We are getting alerts from multiple products like microsoft office applications, identities, endpoints as well as cloud apps. Threat hunting using KQL and real time threat detection and protection is very good.

Dislike

Which is practically a canned product, possibilities of integrating/adding functions arose with use but it was not achieved.

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Dislike

Which is practically a canned product, possibilities of integrating/adding functions arose with use but it was not achieved.

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Dislike

Which is practically a canned product, possibilities of integrating/adding functions arose with use but it was not achieved.

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