# AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Cortex Cloud vs Vanta Comparison

| | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 29 | 310 | 112 | 2,450 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (41.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Security Hub

Pros:
- Compliance (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity Issues (1 reviews)
- Cost Management (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Pros:
- Security (120 reviews)
- Comprehensive Security (91 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (26 reviews)
- Expensive (23 reviews)

### Cortex Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (49 reviews)
- Features (45 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (31 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (30 reviews)

### Vanta

Pros:
- Ease of Use (675 reviews)
- Compliance (523 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (179 reviews)
- Limited Integrations (149 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (235 reviews) | 8.3 (99 reviews) | 9.1 (1964 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (237 reviews) | 7.7 (101 reviews) | 8.9 (2008 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (141 reviews) | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 8.8 (1773 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (1383 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (228 reviews) | 7.9 (95 reviews) | 9.0 (1851 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (117 reviews) | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 9.2 (1359 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 9.6 (225 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 9.5 (1922 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Security Hub

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Price: Free Trial

Description: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/

Key Features:
- Unified visibility of your security posture across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid clouds
- Real-time security access and prioritization of the most critical risks with context-aware cloud security
- Integrated extended detection and response (XDR) solution across multicloud workloads to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks

[Learn more about Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Cortex Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Vanta

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 57 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 10 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.0/10 | 16 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Secrets Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 9.5 (20 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | 8.8/10 | 21 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 114 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 39 |
| **Vanta** | 8.8/10 | 764 |

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (99 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 9.4 (726 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 8.1 (578 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (598 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 9.0 (650 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (630 reviews) | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (94 reviews) | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 9.0 (655 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 9.1 (671 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (609 reviews) | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.7/10 | 14 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 10.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.8/10 | 6 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 65 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.9 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.1 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 8.1/10 | 621 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Vendor Pages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (495 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Vendor Catalog** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (524 reviews) | 
| **Questionnaire Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (499 reviews) | 
| **User Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (548 reviews) | 

#### Risk assessment

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (544 reviews) | 
| **4th Party Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Monitoring And Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (559 reviews) | 
| **AI Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (108 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (99 reviews) | 
| **Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (99 reviews) | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 19 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agility** | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 79 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 7.6 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 7.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (68 reviews) | 7.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 7.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.2/10 | 9 |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Alerts management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-mode alerts** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opimization alerts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident alerts** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource utilization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance baseline** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resolution automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Track trends** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Issue Resolution

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Root cause identification** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution guidance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive identification** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Third Party & Supplier Risk Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 8.2/10 | 353 |

#### Risk Assessment

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (321 reviews) | 
| **AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (106 reviews) | 

#### Risk Control

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (320 reviews) | 
| **Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (333 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (321 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Vendor Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (327 reviews) | 
| **Oversight** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (316 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (323 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (317 reviews) | 
| **360 View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (309 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (70 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (69 reviews) | 

### Audit Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 8.4/10 | 623 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (509 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (508 reviews) | 

#### Workflows - Audit Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (528 reviews) | 
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (528 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (507 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (540 reviews) | 
| **Planning & Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (505 reviews) | 

#### Documentation - Audit Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates & Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (523 reviews) | 
| **Checklists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (527 reviews) | 

#### Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (533 reviews) | 
| **Audit Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (517 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (533 reviews) | 

### Policy Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 7.3/10 | 12 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Platform AI Features - Policy Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

### Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.5/10 | 10 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Access control - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fine-Grained Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI-driven access control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI-based detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Auditing - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Governance Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.3/10 | 6 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### AI Compliance

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management & Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI Lifecycle Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Security

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pole-based Access Control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration and Communication 

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Model Sharing and Reuse** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workload and container security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat detection and response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DevSecOps Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent remediations and suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly detection using machine learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-cloud visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vendor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 7.3/10 | 109 |

#### Agentic AI - Vendor Management

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (100 reviews) | 

#### Revenue Recognition

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Deferred Revenue** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Revenue Accrual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous real‑time monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discover & classify sensitive data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom classification support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Detect excessive entitlements & toxic combinations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk‑based exposure scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Guided remediation actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with enforcement tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Track remediation progress & trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Input Hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input/Output Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Behavior Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalable Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vanta** | 7.6/10 | 447 |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (356 reviews) | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (395 reviews) | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Security Hub** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.7/10 | 9 |
| **Vanta** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance)


**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud (11):** [Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Container Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-monitoring-tools), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to Cortex Cloud (11):** [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools), [ Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security-posture-management-dspm), [ AI Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-governance-tools), [Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management-ciem), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms)

**Unique to Vanta (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vendor-security-and-privacy-assessment), [Vendor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vendor-management), [Third Party & Supplier Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/third-party-supplier-risk-management), [Audit Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audit-management), [Policy Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/policy-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Security Hub | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Cortex Cloud | Vanta | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.8% | 26.0% | 30.9% | 58.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 37.7% | 30.9% | 39.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 41.7% | 36.3% | 38.2% | 1.9% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Security Hub

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.2%
- **Computer Software:** 20.8%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Consulting:** 4.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Food Production:** 4.2%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 12.5%

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.7%
- **Computer Software:** 11.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 30.2%

#### Cortex Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Consulting:** 7.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Information Services:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 4.5%
- **Retail:** 3.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 31.8%

#### Vanta

- **Computer Software:** 33.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5%
- **Financial Services:** 8.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.5%
- **Accounting:** 1.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 20.4%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### AWS Security Hub

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- Title: [What are the three security services provided by Windows Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-three-security-services-provided-by-windows-azure) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It provides azure firewall, Microsoft sentinel, prevents DDOS Attack, defender for cloud "
- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multicloud security solution. It provides native CSPM capabilities for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments and..."
- Title: [What is Azure security management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-security-management) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Defender "
- Title: [Is Azure security Center a SIEM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-security-center-a-siem) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Security Center (ASC) is a cloud-native security management platform that provides unified security management and threat protection across hybrid..."

### Cortex Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Vanta

- Title: [What is Vanta used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vanta-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Compliance and risk tracking"

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