It get integrated with AD so easily and helps to identify,detect and investigate the threat coming from all the directions. Be it inside threat or the outside threat.

It helps the SecOP analysts and professional to detect threats in both on-prem and cloud environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although chances are less of having any dislikes but having the OS and security from the same vendor sometimes create conflicts in terms of having best security practices. Even if there is something wrong in the OS or security, the question of taking ownership is tough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft defended for identity is a cloud-based software, that utilizes security, and AI technology to protect its present user in all online activities. Monitor behavior. Give alerts of suspicious activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft defender for identity is not a solution for 100% computer protection, though it does protect the user itself on its Oman presents. It does not cross over into other applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Defender is easy to understand.

Defender is user friendly

Defender UI is easy to configure

Easy to use

Easy to find vulnerability application

Easy to manage defender Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Till now we have not found any issues. Everything looks fine for me and it is really very very easy and understandable tool to use . We are happy to work with the MS Defender Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Today everyone in the corporate world needs a good anti-virus as one of the layers for good network security. This product works well to meet those needs for the corporate world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The management console could use some work. It doesn't really have a great UI. It takes time to go through each of the tabs to find what you are looking for, but it does have what you are looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it provides a whole extra layer of insights and security to azure and your on prem ad servers. it allows you to get hybrid cloud insights that takes id security to the next level espically when intergrated into the other defender products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MDFI requires a significant level of permissions and changes on the DC's to be able to pull the relevent logs and this can also increase the cpu and ram usage on the servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is so realtime that I am able to identify any threat immediately. Due to its integration with web browser, I can have safe browsing. It's cloud based protection is most liked because all files are now stored in cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

During real time scanning, system resources are consumed most and it affects system performance. While using older windows version, updates are not given on a timely manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helps in identifying advanced threats in the Hybrid environment, and we feel a bit additionally secure due to Microsoft Defender for Identity. It also helps secure our Identity and credential in active Directory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Defender for Identity has limited functionality due to the issues in connectivity with the configured domain controller. It Impacts the performace and the ability of the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Defender has advanced security features that protect against exploits, which are common methods used by hackers to take advantage of software vulnerabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Third-party antivirus software often offers additional features and customization options that may not be available in Microsoft Defender. These can include features like advanced malware detection, ransomware protection, identity theft protection, secure browsing, and more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I love most is User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) feature It monitors and analyzes user behaviors, entity interactions, and other contextual information to identify potential insider threats or compromised accounts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel Dependency on Active Directory should be addressed:

Microsoft Defender for Identity focuses on protecting on-premises Active Directory environments. If your organization has a different identity infrastructure or relies heavily on cloud-based services without an on-premises AD, the solution may not be as applicable or practical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

comes with MS enterprise and is easy to install Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

not as complete as other products we use for antivirus Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.