# CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps vs Amazon GuardDuty Comparison

| | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 33 | 53 | 56 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (54.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Pros:
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)
- Cloud Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Pros:
- Security Protection (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Amazon GuardDuty

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (24 reviews) | 9.4 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Amazon GuardDuty

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | 8.0/10 | 14 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.6/10 | 19 |
| **Amazon GuardDuty** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | 7.4/10 | 12 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon GuardDuty** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 6.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud File Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | 7.6/10 | 11 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.3/10 | 16 |
| **Amazon GuardDuty** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Monitoring** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Rights** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon GuardDuty** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon GuardDuty** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) (3):** [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security), [Cloud File Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-security)

**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (2):** [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [Cloud File Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-security)

**Unique to Amazon GuardDuty (1):** [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Amazon GuardDuty | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.4% | 17.4% | 34.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.6% | 28.3% | 26.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 50.0% | 54.3% | 39.6% | 

### By Industry

#### CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 7.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.1%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 7.1%
- **Accounting:** 7.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Mining & Metals:** 3.6%
- **Military:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 21.4%

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.9%
- **Consulting:** 4.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.2%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 23.9%

#### Amazon GuardDuty

- **Computer Software:** 30.2%
- **Accounting:** 9.4%
- **Retail:** 9.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.8%
- **Market Research:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 24.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (515 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1649 reviews)
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- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
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- [CrashPlan Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (260 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

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- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Trend Micro Cloud App Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-cloud-app-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (515 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (256 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (218 reviews)

### Alternatives to Amazon GuardDuty

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Sumo Logic](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (399 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews)
- [Coralogix](https://www.g2.com/products/coralogix/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [F5 Distributed Cloud App Infrastructure Protection (AIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-distributed-cloud-app-infrastructure-protection-aip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Sysdig Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/sysdig-sysdig-secure/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (111 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CloudSOC Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "High level it's a CASB solution to manage shadow IT, but it has many capabilities including some DLP and posture management."
- Title: [What does Microsoft Cloud App Security do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-cloud-app-security-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Education is necessary because through this you become an expert and get acknowledge about different important aspects. DumpsCafe products contain..."

### Amazon GuardDuty

- Title: [What is Amazon GuardDuty used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-amazon-guardduty-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Threat Intelligence"

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