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# Cisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cisco Secure Endpoints** [

4.5/5(27)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** [

4.4/5(312)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
3 months

Based on 22 responses

Return on Investment

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
16 months

Based on 18 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
13%

Pros & Cons

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
[
Ease of Use (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1036196&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1035929&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2428407&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Interface (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2428385&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
[
Ease of Use (19)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Threat Detection (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1870896&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871097&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
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Microsoft Defender for...

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-identity/reviews)[

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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-enterprise-mobility-and-security/reviews)[

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Microsoft Secure Score

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-secure-score/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**
No screenshot available

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
 ![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1226965/blocksophis-4.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

9.1

9.123

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6252

Ease of Use

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

8.8

8.823

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6257

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

8.3

8.312

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5167

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

8.9

8.99

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6157

Quality of Support

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

9.4

9.420

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5242

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

8.9

8.99

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6153

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Secure Endpoints**

7.9

7.922

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

9.2

9.2250

Features

Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

28

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Web Control

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

23

Application Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Device Control

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

23

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

System Isolation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

24

Firewall

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

24

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Analysis

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

24

Incident Reports

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Behavioral Analysis

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

22

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

IOC Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

57

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

52

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

52

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Theft Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Webcam Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Next-Generation Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

Managed Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Root Cause Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Control

Device Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Isolation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Prevention

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Management

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33e164d73c37e0ec234a4b40d51f0507/cisco-secure-endpoints.jpeg "Cisco Secure Endpoints")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews)

Cisco Secure Endpoints

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

41.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

37.5%

[![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint.svg "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

20.8%

26.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

41.7%

34.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

37.5%

38.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33e164d73c37e0ec234a4b40d51f0507/cisco-secure-endpoints.jpeg "Cisco Secure Endpoints")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews)
Cisco Secure Endpoints

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%

[![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint.svg "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Information Technology and Services

25.3%

Computer & Network Security

14.3%

Financial Services

6.0%

Computer Software

6.0%

Telecommunications

2.3%

Other

46.0%

FAQs

## Cisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Cisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Cisco Secure Endpoints stands out for its higher Quality of Support and slightly higher G2 rating, while Microsoft Defender for... is more widely reviewed and has a marginally higher Ease of Setup score.

| | [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) | [Microsoft Defender for...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (27 reviews) | 4.4/5 (312 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Threat Detection (7 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for... compare?

Reviewers consider Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for... to be near parity on value, with no significant difference in price satisfaction scores.

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that pricing can be higher compared to alternatives, especially for smaller teams, but value is seen in advanced threat detection and integration.
- **Microsoft Defender for...:** Reviewers highlight that it is often included with Microsoft licensing, making it cost-effective for organizations already using Microsoft tools, and is described as "not too expensive" and "worth the cost" for those in the Microsoft ecosystem.

### What are the best alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for...?

The top 3 alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for... are ESET PROTECT, Sophos Endpoint, and CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) | 4.5/5 (27 reviews) | — | Pricing can be higher for smaller teams | Threat Detection |
| [Microsoft Defender for...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | — | Often included with Microsoft licensing, cost-effective for Microsoft users | Ease of Use |
| [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (837 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for...?

Buyers should prioritize Threat Detection, Ease of Use, Integrations, Quality of Support, and Pricing when comparing Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for....

- **Threat Detection:** Cisco Secure Endpoints (7 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for... (18 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Cisco Secure Endpoints (8.8 score, 7 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for... (8.6 score, 20 all-time mentions)
- **Integrations:** Cisco Secure Endpoints (5 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for... (10 all-time mentions)
- **Quality of Support:** Cisco Secure Endpoints (9.4 score), Microsoft Defender for... (8.5 score)
- **Pricing:** Cisco Secure Endpoints (recent reviews cite higher cost for smaller teams), Microsoft Defender for... (recent reviews highlight value when bundled with Microsoft licensing)

### What are the pros and cons of Cisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Cisco Secure Endpoints is strongest in advanced threat detection, while Microsoft Defender for... excels in ease of use and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints strengths:** Threat Detection (7 all-time mentions), Integrations (5), Protection (5), Visibility (4), Investigation Analysis (3), Malware Protection (3), Automation (2), Easy Installation (2), Incident Response (2)
- **Cisco Secure Endpoints trade-offs:** Complexity (3), Complex Interface (2), Difficult Configuration (2), Expensive (2), Learning Curve (2)
- **Microsoft Defender for... strengths:** Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions), Threat Detection (18), Security (17), Protection (15), Cybersecurity Protection (14), Features (11), Integrations (10), Dashboard Usability (7), Easy Integrations (7), Automation (6), Easy Setup (6)
- **Microsoft Defender for... trade-offs:** Compatibility Issues (8), Complexity (8), Difficult Configuration (7), Improvements Needed (7), Lack of Clarity (7)

### Is Cisco Secure Endpoints or Microsoft Defender for... better for small businesses?

Microsoft Defender for... is the better fit for small businesses, as it is frequently cited for ease of use and value when bundled with Microsoft licensing.

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers note higher pricing can be a barrier for smaller teams, but value is seen in advanced detection and integration.
- **Microsoft Defender for...:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers highlight ease of deployment, cost-effectiveness, and integration with existing Microsoft tools as advantages for small businesses.

### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Defender for... is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and specific references to Microsoft Sentinel.

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints:** Integrations mentioned in 5 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers noting integration with other Cisco security tools and Microsoft, Linux, and cloud-based systems.
- **Microsoft Defender for...:** Integrations mentioned in 10 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers highlighting integration with Microsoft Sentinel and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem.

### How do Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for... compare on customer support?

Cisco Secure Endpoints leads on Quality of Support with a 0.9-point advantage over Microsoft Defender for....

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints:** Reviewers consistently rate support highly (9.4), citing responsive and thorough assistance, with several noting positive experiences and engagement from the support team.
- **Microsoft Defender for...:** Reviewers rate support at 8.5, with mixed experiences; some mention slow response times and challenges for smaller companies, while others note helpful documentation and support for larger deployments.

### Which is easier to implement, Cisco Secure Endpoints or Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for... has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 8.5 versus Cisco Secure Endpoints' 8.3, but both are rated highly for implementation.

- **Cisco Secure Endpoints:** Reviewers describe the setup as straightforward once requirements are gathered, but note that initial configuration can be complex and may require more time for policy creation and onboarding.
- **Microsoft Defender for...:** Reviewers highlight easy deployment, especially for organizations already using Microsoft tools, but mention that configuration can be complex in larger or more mature environments and may require expert help.

Alternatives

**Cisco Secure Endpoints Alternatives**

 ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint")

[
Sophos Endpoint
](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)

 ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform")

[
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint...
](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)

 ![SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c15547079e2b285340998eb8a52a44b8/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint.svg "SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint")

[
SentinelOne Singularity...
](/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews)

 ![ThreatDown](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28bf06470a2d1a33a2054aaa7af30d4c/threatdown.svg "ThreatDown")

[
ThreatDown
](/products/threatdown/reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Alternatives**

 ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")

[
ESET PROTECT
](/products/eset-protect/reviews)

 ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint")

[
Sophos Endpoint
](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)

 ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform")

[
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint...
](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)

 ![Trellix Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_271865c827673867bf2618b0fdfc2103/trellix-endpoint-security.png "Trellix Endpoint Security")

[
Trellix Endpoint Security
](/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews)

## Cisco 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.