[ Microso... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/reviews) [ Microso... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/reviews) # Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Features ##### ## Analysis (5) User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Cloud Gap Analytics Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Anomoly Detection Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Usage Tracking/Analytics Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources Show More ##### ## Functionality (3) SSO Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins. Cloud Registry Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for. Mobile Device Mangement Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data. Show More ##### ## Security (13) Governance Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Data Encryption/Security Manages policies for user data access and data encryption. Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Cloud Encryption Encrypt data to and from the cloud and on cloud storage devices Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Cloud Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to cloud applications Data Leak Prevention Detect and prevent data breaches, exfiltration, or unwanted destruction of sensitive data. Data Governance Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data Encrypted Storage Provides some level of encryption of files and data in transit and sensitive information while it lives online. Anomoly Detection Constantly monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Policy Enforcement Allows administrators to set policies for security and data governance. Show More ##### ## Administration (3) Reporting and Monitoring Access pre-built and custom reports to monitor user activity and storage. Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Auditing Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting. Show More ##### ## Access Control (4) User, Role, and Access Management Allows administrators to provision access based on the individual user and their role. Access Rights Defines which users have access to the different modules of the software and how. User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Compliance Monitoring Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (21) Multi-Cloud Management Allows businesses to monitor and secure applications and workloads across multiple public clouds Risk Scoring Assess and score risks using risk matrices Device Auto Discovery Automatically scan the network for devices and take pre-defined actions upon discovery API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Real-time Alerts Receive notification of issues as soon as they occur Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization User Activity Monitoring Threat Protection Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats Cloud Security Policy Management A set of guidelines regarding cloud security management Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Device Management Maintenance and upkeep of physical and/or virtual devices Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Performance Analysis Monitor and analyze the performance and status of a server or system/application AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Show More ## 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