# Cortex Cloud, Orca Security, Aqua Security vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud Comparison

| | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 116 | 278 | 57 | 314 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (56.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | No pricing available | Free Trial | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cortex Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (49 reviews)
- Features (45 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (31 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (30 reviews)

### Orca Security

Pros:
- Ease of Use (37 reviews)
- Features (33 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (15 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (12 reviews)

### Aqua Security

Pros:
- Security (18 reviews)
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (7 reviews)
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Pros:
- Security (121 reviews)
- Comprehensive Security (92 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (27 reviews)
- Expensive (24 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (101 reviews) | 9.0 (211 reviews) | 8.1 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (104 reviews) | 9.1 (251 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 8.7 (241 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (93 reviews) | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 8.6 (144 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 9.0 (151 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (98 reviews) | 9.1 (208 reviews) | 8.0 (42 reviews) | 8.6 (232 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (150 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (117 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 9.8 (200 reviews) | 7.8 (43 reviews) | 9.6 (228 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cortex Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Orca Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: By Compute Asset

Price: Contact Us

Description: An annual Orca subscription license is priced by compute asset. This lets you embrace new technologies (such as Orca) without concern of being charged for such assets as cloud storage or databases.

Key Features:
- visit website for all features

[Learn more about Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Aqua Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Price: Free Trial

Description: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/

Key Features:
- Unified visibility of your security posture across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid clouds
- Real-time security access and prioritization of the most critical risks with context-aware cloud security
- Integrated extended detection and response (XDR) solution across multicloud workloads to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks

[Learn more about Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 11 |
| **Orca Security** | 8.3/10 | 114 |
| **Aqua Security** | 7.3/10 | 17 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 57 |

#### Management

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 7.6 (89 reviews) | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (62 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (56 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (53 reviews) | 6.8 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (45 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.0/10 | 16 |
| **Orca Security** | 8.2/10 | 60 |
| **Aqua Security** | 7.9/10 | 18 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 25 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Secrets Management** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (51 reviews) | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (58 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Management** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (56 reviews) | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (48 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (52 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Runtime Protection** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 7.5 (48 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Workload Protection** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (51 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Network Segmentation** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 7.7 (47 reviews) | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 39 |
| **Orca Security** | 8.4/10 | 121 |
| **Aqua Security** | 7.8/10 | 14 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 114 |

#### Security

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (115 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (99 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (110 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 7.7 (101 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (108 reviews) | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (106 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (101 reviews) | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 8.6 (106 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (94 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (110 reviews) | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 7.9 (102 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | 7.9/10 | 123 |
| **Aqua Security** | 6.8/10 | 20 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | 6.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.8 (117 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 7.5 (118 reviews) | 6.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | 9.2 (120 reviews) | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (112 reviews) | 7.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 6.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (112 reviews) | 6.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | Not enough data | 6.2 (88 reviews) | 6.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.5 (85 reviews) | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Black Box Testing** | Not enough data | 6.3 (84 reviews) | 5.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | 7.2/10 | 6 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.7/10 | 14 |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.8/10 | 6 |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | 6.2/10 | 7 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 65 |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (63 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (64 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (63 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (63 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (62 reviews) | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | 8.1/10 | 33 |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Management 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **API Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Testing

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Verification** | Not enough data | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | 6.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.0/10 | 20 |

#### Documentation

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Agility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **Orca Security** | 8.5/10 | 125 |
| **Aqua Security** | 8.5/10 | 15 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 82 |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 6.8 (82 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (97 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (68 reviews) | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (83 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 7.6 (84 reviews) | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | 7.1 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (96 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (105 reviews) | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (108 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (109 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (103 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 

### Container Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.2/10 | 9 |

#### Alerts management

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-mode alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Opimization alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Incident alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource utilization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Performance baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **API monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resolution automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Track trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Issue Resolution

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Root cause identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Resolution guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Proactive identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

### Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 8.5/10 | 10 |
| **Orca Security** | 8.4/10 | 31 |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Access control - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fine-Grained Access Control** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-driven access control** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 7.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-based detection** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Auditing - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Reporting** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attestation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Governance Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.3/10 | 6 |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### AI Compliance

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Reporting** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Compliance** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management & Monitoring

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Management** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Monitoring** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Lifecycle Management

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Automation** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Security

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pole-based Access Control (RBAC)** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration and Communication 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Model Sharing and Reuse** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workload and container security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat detection and response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DevSecOps Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent remediations and suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly detection using machine learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-cloud visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous real‑time monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discover & classify sensitive data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom classification support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Detect excessive entitlements & toxic combinations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk‑based exposure scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Guided remediation actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with enforcement tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Track remediation progress & trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Input Hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input/Output Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Behavior Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalable Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex Cloud** | 7.7/10 | 9 |
| **Orca Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Aqua Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (5):** [Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms)

**Unique to Cortex Cloud (7):** [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools), [ Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security-posture-management-dspm), [ AI Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-governance-tools), [Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management-ciem), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis)

**Unique to Orca Security (5):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security), [Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management-ciem), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to Aqua Security (6):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-bill-of-materials-sbom)

**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud (7):** [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Container Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-monitoring-tools), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cortex Cloud | Orca Security | Aqua Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.0% | 10.9% | 5.3% | 26.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 40.9% | 38.6% | 37.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.1% | 48.2% | 56.1% | 36.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Cortex Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.6%
- **Computer Software:** 8.8%
- **Consulting:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.4%
- **Banking:** 4.4%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 31.9%

#### Orca Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3%
- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Financial Services:** 7.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Automotive:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 33.8%

#### Aqua Security

- **Computer Software:** 15.8%
- **Financial Services:** 14.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.8%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 7.0%
- **Banking:** 5.3%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Entertainment:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 29.8%

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.6%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 30.5%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Cortex Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Orca Security

- Title: [Where is Orca security based?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-orca-security-based) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Orca Security is based in Los Angeles, California, United States."
- Title: [How much does Orca security cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-orca-security-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "$6500 per 50 workloads per year"
- Title: [What is ORCA platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-orca-platform) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "SIEM tool for hunting threats, outdated oackages, overpowerful permissions, expired certificates. Mainly for AWS services"
- Title: [What does Orca Security do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-orca-security-do) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Orca Security is a leader in CNAPP innovation (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) for workload and data protection, cloud security posture..."

### Aqua Security

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- Title: [What are the three security services provided by Windows Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-three-security-services-provided-by-windows-azure) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It provides azure firewall, Microsoft sentinel, prevents DDOS Attack, defender for cloud "
- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multicloud security solution. It provides native CSPM capabilities for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments and..."
- Title: [What is Azure security management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-security-management) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Defender "
- Title: [Is Azure security Center a SIEM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-security-center-a-siem) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Security Center (ASC) is a cloud-native security management platform that provides unified security management and threat protection across hybrid..."

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