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Compare Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cisco Secure Endpoints
Star Rating
(27)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco Secure EndpointsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(307)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointCisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Cisco Secure Endpoints easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, along with administration.
- Reviewers felt that Cisco Secure Endpoints meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Cisco Secure Endpoints is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint over Cisco Secure Endpoints.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Secure Endpoints
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Secure Endpoints
No trial information availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
23
8.6
247
Ease of Use
8.8
23
8.6
252
Ease of Setup
8.3
12
8.5
162
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
8.6
155
Quality of Support
9.4
20
8.5
237
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
8.6
151
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
22
9.2
246
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.0
52
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Antivirus, and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Cisco Secure Endpoints is categorized as Endpoint Management
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Secure Endpoints
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Education Management
12.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Other
45.8%
Information Technology and Services
25.4%
Computer & Network Security
14.2%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
46.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Cisco Secure Endpoints has no discussions with answers
can i use this for my video games?
1 Comment
PQ
if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan Read more
when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.
1 Comment
PQ
Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning...Read more
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
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