# Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, Recorded Future vs Cisco Talos Comparison

| | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 229 | 43 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (68.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Incomplete Information (2 reviews)
- Information Overload (1 reviews)

### Recorded Future

Pros:
- Ease of Use (100 reviews)
- Features (96 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (38 reviews)
- Expensive (36 reviews)

### Cisco Talos

Pros:
- Threat Detection (2 reviews)
- Accuracy of Information (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (178 reviews) | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (209 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (183 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (74 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.1 (171 reviews) | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (183 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Recorded Future

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco Talos

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fraud Detection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | 7.9/10 | 29 |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment Verification** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Mitigation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis 

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ID Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 7.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fraud Markers** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Scoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Fraud Detection

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | 8.3/10 | 47 |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dark Web Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | 8.5/10 | 83 |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring - Deep Web** | Not enough data | 8.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring - Dark Web** | Not enough data | 8.9 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simple Search** | Not enough data | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Leak Source** | Not enough data | 8.5 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | 7.7/10 | 44 |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 7.2 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | 7.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 6.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.6 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.9 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | 7.7/10 | 15 |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Vulnerability Management - Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Footprint Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Leak Detection** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Counterfeiting** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Protection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Response Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Remediation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reponses** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Response Capabilities** | Not enough data | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Analytics - Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Trends Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment Reports** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | N/A | N/A |
| **Recorded Future** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Talos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Threat Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence** | 8.3/10 | 13 |
| **Recorded Future** | 7.8/10 | 147 |
| **Cisco Talos** | 9.0/10 | 36 |

#### Orchestration

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Management** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 7.5 (137 reviews) | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Security Workflow Automation** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (140 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Deployment** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 
| **Sandboxing** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (136 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 

#### Information

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Alerts** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (142 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 7.5 (135 reviews) | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Intelligence Reports** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (140 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (134 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Security Validation** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (132 reviews) | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic/Code Analysis** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 6.8 (126 reviews) | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Attack Scenarios** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Detection Rules** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Summaries** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

| Feature | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Threat Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence)


**Unique to Recorded Future (7):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-risk-protection-drp-platforms), [Fraud Detection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fraud-detection), [Dark Web Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/dark-web-monitoring), [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Recorded Future | Cisco Talos | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.1% | 11.5% | 27.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 20.2% | 38.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 31.6% | 68.3% | 33.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

- **Computer & Network Security:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 15.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5%
- **Security and Investigations:** 5.3%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 5.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **E-Learning:** 5.3%
- **Education Management:** 5.3%
- **Design:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 10.5%

#### Recorded Future

- **Financial Services:** 11.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.0%
- **Banking:** 6.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.3%
- **Consulting:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 41.0%

#### Cisco Talos

- **Computer Software:** 22.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.9%
- **Banking:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 27.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Intezer](https://www.g2.com/products/intezer-intezer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (193 reviews)
- [Check Point Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-exposure-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (169 reviews)
- [Lookout](https://www.g2.com/products/lookout/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [Cyble](https://www.g2.com/products/cyble/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [CloudSEK](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudsek/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (134 reviews)
- [ZeroFox](https://www.g2.com/products/zerofox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (134 reviews)
- [CYREBRO](https://www.g2.com/products/cyrebro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (129 reviews)

### Alternatives to Recorded Future

- [ZeroFox](https://www.g2.com/products/zerofox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (134 reviews)
- [SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence](https://www.g2.com/products/socradar-extended-threat-intelligence/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Flashpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/flashpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (84 reviews)
- [Check Point Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-exposure-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (169 reviews)
- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2044 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (791 reviews)
- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1791 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cisco Talos

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiguard-labs-outbreak-alerts/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-threat-intelligence-exchange/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-x-force-exchange/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Intezer](https://www.g2.com/products/intezer-intezer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (193 reviews)
- [Check Point Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-exposure-management/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (169 reviews)
- [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [Cyble](https://www.g2.com/products/cyble/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [CloudSEK](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudsek/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (134 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

No discussions available for this product.

### Recorded Future

- Title: [Is Recorded Future a tip?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-recorded-future-a-tip) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "While there is overlap in functionality, Recorded Future is not a threat intelligence platform (TIP). TIPs serve as a central repository for threat data from..."
- Title: [What is Recorded Future tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-recorded-future-tool) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud is a secure, integrated, and scalable cloud-native technology platform that combines 12+ years of persistent..."
- Title: [What do Recorded Future do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-recorded-future-do) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Cisco Talos

No discussions available for this product.

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