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At a Glance
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos
Star Rating
(39)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Star Rating
(20)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Cisco Talos excels in malware detection with a score of 9.6, highlighting its robust capabilities in identifying and neutralizing threats effectively, while Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its decent performance but lacks the same level of precision.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Talos offers superior proactive alerts, scoring 9.0, which helps organizations stay ahead of potential threats, whereas Microsoft Defender's score of 8.5 indicates it may not provide alerts as timely or actionable.
  • G2 users appreciate Cisco Talos for its strong asset management features, scoring 8.7, which allows for better visibility and control over assets, while Microsoft Defender's score of 8.1 suggests it may not provide the same level of detail or management capabilities.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Cisco Talos has a more favorable product direction score of 8.2, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, compared to Microsoft Defender's perfect score of 10.0, which suggests it is already well-aligned with user needs but may lack the same forward-looking enhancements.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Talos shines in security workflow automation with a score of 8.7, making it easier for teams to streamline their security processes, while Microsoft Defender's score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as effective in automating these workflows.
  • Users say that Cisco Talos provides a better overall experience in terms of ease of use, scoring 8.9, which is higher than Microsoft Defender's score of 8.3, suggesting that Talos may be more intuitive and user-friendly for everyday operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Talos
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Talos
No trial information available
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
32
8.8
17
Ease of Use
8.9
32
8.7
17
Ease of Setup
8.0
9
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
31
8.7
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
32
10.0
17
Features by Category
8.9
32
8.4
12
Orchestration
8.7
21
8.1
9
8.7
21
8.0
9
9.0
24
8.9
9
8.7
22
8.3
10
Information
9.0
26
8.5
10
9.6
27
8.8
10
9.2
26
8.5
9
Personalization
8.9
25
8.5
10
9.2
26
8.2
10
8.3
24
8.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Cisco Talos and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence are categorized as Threat Intelligence
Unique Categories
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos has no unique categories
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.4%
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Financial Services
6.3%
Computer & Network Security
6.3%
Other
43.8%
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Computer & Network Security
27.8%
Computer Software
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Security and Investigations
5.6%
Retail
5.6%
Other
33.3%
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Discussions
Cisco Talos
Cisco Talos Discussions
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Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Discussions
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Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence has no discussions with answers