Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft defender good security tools for windows"
3/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

I most likely used Microsoft defender for identity for security from malicious activities from unknown users, spammers, attackers. It helps me in monitoring all the users activities performed by multiple users on my azure network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It's a Microsoft product so it's maintained and supported by Microsoft teams which means it's not open source which means it's take time when to create new security definition for different types of online threats. also takes time for bug and errors because Microsoft provide updates in monthly updates only Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gerardo  D.
GD
Gerardo D.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The most favorable system"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

There are many things that I completely like about using Microsoft Defender; the security system is entirely adequate and functional for daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

There is no disadvantage in using Microsoft Defender; it will always be a great benefit to have a class-leading platform. It provides a lot of confidence and certainty that nothing irrelevant will be allowed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rawad A.
RA
Rawad A.
Designer
Architecture & Planning
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Tool from Microsoft"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Helps protect my data. Very secure and vigilant. I like how it is integrated into Windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Nothing much. It is very compatible with all the tools and antivirus that I use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
AU
Verified User in Utilities
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Service for Identity control"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

I really like how easy it is to create and manage users in this service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

I feel the service's UI is a little clonky and over the top. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RR
Raymond R.
Security Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A stepping-stone to the cloud"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

As attackers use the on-premises environment as a stepping-stone to the cloud, it is also important to protect your on-premises identities. Even though a lot of comanies are moving to the cloud, I like the fast that Microsoft still protects the on-premises environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Even though Microsoft Defender for Identity makes it possible for certain response actions, it is still limited. Also, the detection is technical. It is hard to understand what the follow-up is for some analysts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chevuru N.
CN
Chevuru N.
Penetration Tester
Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best cloud based security solution"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It provides advanced threat detection by analyzing user activities, and it indicates user's malicious activities like password brute force attacks, authentication related activities and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It alerts users of malicious activities and provides solutions for security-related issues, superbly for those who want to secure their cloud-based environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

premkumar A.
PA
premkumar A.
Administartor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Comprehensive security solution provides real time visibility suspicious activities and behaviour"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Comprehensive security solution that provides real time visibility into suspicious activities and behaviour,it detects a wide range of advanced attack including pass-the-hash attacks and Kerberos attack Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It requires significant expertise to set up and configure and it may not be suitable for smaller organization with limited resources, especially with out decicated IT staff, And it's more focused only on Active Directory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arcylen G.
AG
Arcylen G.
Full-stack Web Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Security"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

They provide a comprehensive security solution for an organization's identity infrastructure. It offers a range of security features, including multi-factor authentication, conditional access, identity protection, and security information and event management (SIEM). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

They offer a range of security features, but some organizations may require more customization to meet their specific needs. In such cases, they may need to look for other solutions that offer more excellent customization options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Subhasree B.
SB
Subhasree B.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"MIcrosoft Ata"
3/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) is a security solution that provides real-time detection of advanced attacks.It integrates with security solutions(SIEM) to provide a comprehensive security solution for an organisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

The tool might generate a large number of false positives.It integrates much better with Microsoft products, which lacks diversity for organizations that rely upon other security solutions from different vendors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
UB
Verified User in Banking
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft Defender Antivirus"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It's free Microsoft OS based antivirus it is also called as windows security in latest updates. It provides features like spyware, adware, ransomware protection! As this is free and comes inbuilt so it fullfil requirment of antiviruses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Identity?

It's good free tool but somehow lacks in some departments like online thread related protection. Few drawback are like password manager unavailability, VPN not present and need to having Microsoft AD account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.