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Microsoft Defender XDR Alternatives

4.5(124 Ratings)

Considering alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR? See what this market Microsoft Defender XDR users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. Sophos Endpoint

By Sophos

4.8
(354 Ratings)
Sophos Intercept XDR aims to empower organizations with the the tools and capabilities needed to detect ,investigate and respond to advanced cyber threats effectively .They have Extended detection and response provides comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities across endpoints , networks and cloud environments .It uses combination of signature based detection machine learning algorithms and behavioral analytics Sophos XDR can identify and prioritize potential threats .Read all insights and reviews for Sophos Endpoint
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2. SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint

By SentinelOne

4.6
(228 Ratings)
++Provides centralized visibility by integrating telemetry from endpoint, network, cloud and identity source. ++Threats correlation and contextualization reduce alert fatigue and help prioritize real incidents. ++Automated response action significantly cut down incident response time. ++Improve efficiency for smaller security teams.Read all insights and reviews for SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint
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3. CrowdStrike Falcon

By CrowdStrike

4.7
(137 Ratings)
Our overall experience with CrowdStrike Falcon XDR has been exceptional, fundamentally elevating our security posture from reactive to proactive. We have it in a small branch and except for the day of "fire" everything went perfect and smooth. The platform provides unparalleled visibility across our entire environment, from endpoints to cloud workloads. The ability to correlate threat data from multiple sources into a single, coherent incident view has drastically reduced our investigation times and improved the accuracy of our response. While the platform carries a premium price tag (a really premium one) and required a dedicated effort to tune it for our environment, the security outcomes and operational efficiencies we've gained have justified the investment.Read all insights and reviews for CrowdStrike Falcon
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4. Trend Vision One - Endpoint Security

By Trend Micro

4.6
(107 Ratings)
Visibility, Automation and Integration all in one SolutionRead all insights and reviews for Trend Vision One - Endpoint Security
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5. Cynet

By Cynet

4.7
(77 Ratings)
Setup and onboarding is straight-forward, Cynet really levels up your security on a day-to-day use base... it just works! And if you experience any difficulties, customer support is always there, ready to assist you.Read all insights and reviews for Cynet
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6. Cortex XDR

By Palo Alto Networks

4.5
(71 Ratings)
XDR has been really productive in securing an organization's data assets, securing endpoints, and reducing blindspots. Read all insights and reviews for Cortex XDR

Where Microsoft Defender XDR Scored Higher

  • Better evaluation and contracting
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7. Cisco XDR

By Cisco Systems

4.7
(47 Ratings)
Really good monitoring option and a security platform that combines all the data from different endpoints in a single incident view. It shortens our response time now that we have everything on a big screen. With AI capabilities it becomes a powerful tool.Read all insights and reviews for Cisco XDR
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8. Trellix XDR Platform

By Trellix

4.6
(19 Ratings)
Trellix XDR Platform improves security by ensuring faster/broader threat detection thanks to AI and it protects our emails, cloud, network, and endpoints. It easily prioritizes critical alerts and effectively accelerates incident response. Read all insights and reviews for Trellix XDR Platform

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  • Better at service and support
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Top Alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR

  • Sophos Endpoint
  • SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint
  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Trend Vision One - Endpoint Security
  • Cynet
  • Cortex XDR
  • Cisco XDR
  • Trellix XDR Platform

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