# Cisco Secure Endpoints vs Microsoft Defender for Business Comparison | | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 27 | 30 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cisco Secure Endpoints Pros: - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Features (7 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (3 reviews) - Complex Interface (2 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender for Business Pros: - Security (9 reviews) - Ease of Use (7 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (5 reviews) - False Positives (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 9.5 (23 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cisco Secure Endpoints #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Microsoft Defender for Business #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Business** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 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 | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Business** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Business** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Business** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **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 | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **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 | Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) **Unique to Cisco Secure Endpoints (2):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Microsoft Defender for Business | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 20.8% | 53.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 36.7% | | **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 10.0% | ### By Industry #### 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% - **Financial Services:** 8.3% - **Telecommunications:** 4.2% - **Insurance:** 4.2% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2% - **Design:** 4.2% - **Other:** 20.8% #### Microsoft Defender for Business - **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 13.3% - **Commercial Real Estate:** 6.7% - **Security and Investigations:** 3.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.3% - **Legal Services:** 3.3% - **Design:** 3.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoints - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (833 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (311 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1087 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (100 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (970 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Business - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (833 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (970 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1087 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-endpoint/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (100 reviews) - [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1790 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cisco Secure Endpoints No discussions available for this product. ### Microsoft Defender for Business No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-secure-endpoints-vs-microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business)