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Microsoft Defender for Cloud

By Microsoft

4.4 out of 5 stars

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the robust security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, effectively protecting against various cyber threats. (129 mentions)
Users value the comprehensive security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. (98 mentions)
Users appreciate the robust security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, enhancing protection across multi-cloud environments. (76 mentions)
Users appreciate the effective vulnerability detection of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against security threats. (63 mentions)
Users value the comprehensive security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring effective protection for their cloud resources. (58 mentions)
Users value the continuous real-time monitoring by Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. (58 mentions)
Users appreciate the top-notch ease of use of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, simplifying routine security management. (55 mentions)
Users find the complexity of Microsoft Defender for Cloud challenging, particularly with configurations and menu navigation. (30 mentions)
Users criticize the high price of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, making it less accessible for some organizations. (27 mentions)
Users express concerns about delayed detection of zero-day attacks and hidden malware, compromising overall reliability. (23 mentions)
Users feel that Microsoft Defender for Cloud needs improvements in detection and policy implementation for better security reliability. (23 mentions)
Users report false positives in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, leading to time-consuming investigations and concerns over reliability. (20 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Microsoft Defender for Cloud

1. Security
Users value the robust security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, effectively protecting against various cyber threats.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"MS Defender"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Defends against malicious cyber threats Real-Time Security notification Security Tips Web Protection

MD ZAFAR I.
MI

MD ZAFAR I.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive and reliable security solutions."

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The robust security features and seamless integration with cloud services make Microsoft Defender for Cloud stand out.

2. Comprehensive Security
Users value the comprehensive security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
See 98 mentions

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Ayaana A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Good cloud based AI assitant for threat resolving"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Its AI-based technology helps to define the intervention strategy for different threats that occur for cloud-based applications.

MD ZAFAR I.
MI

MD ZAFAR I.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive and reliable security solutions."

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The robust security features and seamless integration with cloud services make Microsoft Defender for Cloud stand out.

3. Cloud Security
Users appreciate the robust security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, enhancing protection across multi-cloud environments.
See 76 mentions

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MD ZAFAR I.
MI

MD ZAFAR I.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive and reliable security solutions."

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The robust security features and seamless integration with cloud services make Microsoft Defender for Cloud stand out.

Likhita K.
LK

Likhita K.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Secure cloud applications from threats and vulnerability with Microsoft Defender for Cloud."

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

A unified cloud-native technology called Microsoft Defender for Cloud helps improve security posture, provides defense against contemporary threats, a

4. Vulnerability Detection
Users appreciate the effective vulnerability detection of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against security threats.
See 63 mentions

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Sathish T.
ST

Sathish T.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"My experience with Microsoft defender"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It helps us protect from various vulnerabilities and threats outside the organisation. Our organisations is a service based and we serve over 400 clie

Shailesh S.
SS

Shailesh S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Best Security by Azure"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Defender helped to quickly update on any malicious activity or any security breach. Beside that it helped about best security to be implemented and wi

5. Features
Users value the comprehensive security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring effective protection for their cloud resources.
See 58 mentions

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Rithik R.
RR

Rithik R.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Microsoft cloud defender review"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It's designed for comprehensive security to protect cloud resources across a platform, it offers a range of features

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Efficient Cloud Security Solution"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Microsoft Defender for Cloud impresses with seamless Azure integration, real-time monitoring, and robust threat detection for scalable and user-friend

6. Threat Protection
Users value the continuous real-time monitoring by Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
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Dhruv D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"A comprehensive threat protection software for cloud enviroment"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

One of the best threat protection software and effective protection against major cyber threats, which I like about Microsoft Defender.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Average"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

a robust set of security features that help organizations protect their cloud resources

7. Ease of Use
Users appreciate the top-notch ease of use of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, simplifying routine security management.
See 55 mentions

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SR

Surya R.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Awesome Cloud Security: Microsoft Defender for Cloud"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Integrated Security Stack: One of the standout features is its integrated security stack, which seamlessly combines various security tools and feature

PA

Poorna A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"A security suite with versatility and a great potential"

What do you like about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Defender for Cloud is integrated with Microsoft 365, providing comprehensive protection for all endpoints and workloads across the enterprise. It uses

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Microsoft Defender for Cloud

1. Complexity
Users find the complexity of Microsoft Defender for Cloud challenging, particularly with configurations and menu navigation.
See 30 mentions

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Vikas S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Defender - My Security Hero!"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

In email protection, I have seen that they are facing difficulty to detect zero-day attacks and the Malware that are hidden is difficult to detect by

Volkan Y.
VY

Volkan Y.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Microsoft Defender for Cloud"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Some menus is so complicated. There is a suggestion but it is not executable. And i dont know how do this.

2. Expensive
Users criticize the high price of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, making it less accessible for some organizations.
See 27 mentions

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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"MS Defender"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Configurations have a lot of issues The price is too high Complex to understand

Prateek V.
PV

Prateek V.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Its a good out of the box security offering"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Malware scan on storage should be made free.

3. Delayed Detection
Users express concerns about delayed detection of zero-day attacks and hidden malware, compromising overall reliability.
See 23 mentions

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VS

Vikas S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Defender - My Security Hero!"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

In email protection, I have seen that they are facing difficulty to detect zero-day attacks and the Malware that are hidden is difficult to detect by

RK

Raj K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Good anti-virus for cloud based threats and vulnerability management"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Email Protection can be enhanced in terms of phishing identification and resolving it and blocking the sender from the server.

4. Improvement Needed
Users feel that Microsoft Defender for Cloud needs improvements in detection and policy implementation for better security reliability.
See 23 mentions

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VS

Vikas S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Cloud Defender - My Security Pillar"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Features are good but a few times they failed to detect the hidden pattern of Malware, zero day attack is also not recognized by them most time. Their

AA

Abhiprithi A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"One of the best platforms for cloud security with a detailed dashboard"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

There are some delays in generating and implementing security policies. Where it can be improvised.

5. False Positives
Users report false positives in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, leading to time-consuming investigations and concerns over reliability.
See 20 mentions

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VS

Vikas S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Defender - My Security Hero!"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

In email protection, I have seen that they are facing difficulty to detect zero-day attacks and the Malware that are hidden is difficult to detect by

VS

Vikas S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Cloud Defender - My Security Pillar"

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Features are good but a few times they failed to detect the hidden pattern of Malware, zero day attack is also not recognized by them most time. Their

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Vivek M.
VM
SDE 1
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Defender:keeps eye on all web links."
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It actually acts as an additional layer before opening the links, which push the trust of opening the links in secure way.

Its easy to use and integrate in web applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It add up on the loading time of the webpage a bit Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shreyas P.
SP
Sales Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The only Protection you need"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The usability of microsoft defender across different platforms like AWS, Azure and google cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Sometimes false alerts die to the way it tracks ip's Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Protection is main concern for the organization and it totally working on that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Slow, the speed of it very slow. We have to wait for the response even the internet is fast Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gautam K.
GK
Sr. Data Scientist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Defender Boss"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The detailing checks and attacks on individual level of each and every cloud Products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Nothing as of now but i would like to suggest the speed of loading the files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft Defender"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Microsoft Defender for Cloud protects applications from the development phase. It also provides cloud workload protection, vulnerability scanning, and advanced threat detection and response capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It is little difficult to set up and configure. Also the cost is also little high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Deepti S.
DS
Cloud Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft Defender for cloud"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It provides security assesment , recommendations , vulnerability assesment etc .

It is easy to use . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It is expensive as per the resources .There are a certain amount which we will have to pay for the servers , SQL servers , Key vault etc . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mahendra S.
MS
Assistant System Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft Defender: The Cloud Security Master"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The best thing I like is the security recommendations we get based on our cloud data, it automatically identifies potential issues or threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The intital setup that a user would be getting is quite complex I would say, and it can be challanging for organizations for multi cloud environments Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NNM23MC036 D.
ND
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft defender for cloud review"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It provides overall security to the whole organization's cloud system providing top notch security aganist attack against cloud resources and identifies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

It was least helpful because it has sone delay notifying the threat alert. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yuvaneshwaran V.
YV
Associate Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"microsoft defender for cloud"
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

such a wide plaform for all kinds of cloud activites Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

least no of features and UI and its experiences are little difficult as a beginner Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MD ZAFAR I.
MI
Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Comprehensive and reliable security solutions."
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The robust security features and seamless integration with cloud services make Microsoft Defender for Cloud stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

One drawback is the occasional complexity in configuring specific security settings, which may pose challenges for less experienced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.