Bharati V.
BV
Bharati V.
Quality analyst
Financial Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Software is well developed for the protection and safety from identity thefts."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It helps me and my organization safeguard our identity at the client websites or apps the employee indulges in transparent working within organizations. It is easy to use and access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

The least helpful about the software is it does not support every special group allowance created for unique users.

Then those users must be identified and given individual allowances, which is time-consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

kothapalli p.
KP
kothapalli p.
Netsys Technician
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Its Good to protect & Safe"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Virus & Threat Protection, Account, Firewall & Network, App & Browser Control Device Security

Monitoring the Device's Health & the Family options to monitor the status of the device Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

As of now I don't find any of the dis negatives in the defender in my experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shekhar D.
SD
Shekhar D.
Associate Professional Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It is beneficial in protecting our identity by providing Real-time Protection, Secure Browsing, Phishing Protection, threat detection, Threat Investigation and Remediation etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

The implementation and configuration of Microsoft Defender for Identity can be more complex for small organizations with limited IT resources. It may require technical expertise and dedicated personnel to properly deploy, monitor, and manage the solution effectively Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"An enterprise level cloud based security tool which works very well with mid size company"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Microsoft Defender for Identity offers security monitoring which does a pretty good job in detecting suspicious user activities. It also allows admin to do full investation on such activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Some of the issues we encountered with Microsoft Defender for Identity are related to false positives. This cause alot of alarm fatique and leads us to numerous rabbit hole during investigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best defender for Microsoft 365 accounts"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Easy to setup by the admins. Can be implemented across all the users in the platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

May need some improvements when comparing the other cloud security tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Allan F.
AF
Allan F.
Financial Analyst
Financial Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Software is well developed for the protection and safety from identity thefts."
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It helps me and my organization safeguard our identity at the required websites or apps the employee are indulged in while working in the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

The least helpful about the software is it does not support every special group allowance created for special users.

Then those users have to be identified and given individual allowances which is time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohamed S.
MS
Mohamed S.
SCCM Administrator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"After multiple testings now we are migrating to defender from cylance"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

There are multiple benefits using this defender which is very lite when compared to other applications more over it will an inbuilt feature for each and every machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

There is nothing to dislike from my side because each and every accept of defender is liked me and our organisation which quite impressive. I like everything in defender. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MB
Michael B.
Cyber Security Team Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable Identity Protection"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

The centralized management makes enabling the features quick and simple. Policies are straightforward to create and work as they should. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

I haven't come across many, if any, downsides to using Microsoft Defender for identity. We are a cloud-first organization and utilize all the tools within Microsoft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Alex S.
Area Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Big impact for a small business."
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

This security system has helped keep our equipment and systems safe, especially with our remote employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

My biggest gripe is that I have multiple out-of-state offices that I have to travel to, to ensure proper deployment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
AB
Verified User in Banking
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Bridging Identity threat visible"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It helps keep track of user behaviour patterns, helping to detect when users are impersonated or abnormal usual activities with a details user map graphical details analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

With the frequent change of product names, as I am typing, the term has changed to Microsoft defender for identity without any significant improvement or updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.