Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Enterprise endpoint protection with AI threat intelligence via Microsoft Graph
Ranked #4 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services.
Microsoft Defender leverages signals from billions of devices and AI models trained across Microsoft's security research to detect endpoint threats. Integrates natively with Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.
At a glance
| Price from | $4 per user per month |
| Best for | Microsoft-centric enterprises seeking native endpoint detection without additional security infrastructure costs |
From Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's own website.
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- Self-serve sign-up
What stands out
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint automatically disrupts ransomware by blocking lateral movement across all devices.
“Automatically disrupt ransomware cyberattacks by blocking lateral movement and remote encryption in a decentralized way across all your devices.”Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, own website
The AI tool draws insights from 84 trillion daily signals and global experts.
“Know your adversaries, drawing insights from 84 trillion daily signals and 10 thousand experts in 72 countries.”Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, own website
Worth knowing
- Less flexible for organisations with mixed or non-Windows environments
- Requires Microsoft 365 licensing, which may increase overall compliance costs
How it ranks
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked 4th of 10 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services (Lister Score 84.0).
#4 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services · Lister Score 84.0
This cloud-native solution delivers AI-powered protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and IoT devices. It leverages broad threat intelligence to stop cyberattacks and disrupt sophisticated threats like ransomware.
Automatically disrupts ransomware by blocking lateral movement across all devices.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 12; buying information on its own site 12.
“Outmaneuver sophisticated adversaries with AI Stop cyberattacks and protect endpoints at speed and scale with industry-transforming AI that amplifies your security team’s strengths.”Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, own website
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| Rank | AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CrowdStrike Falcon | 88.0 |
| 2 | Flashpoint | 86.0 |
| 3 | SentinelOne Singularity | 86.0 |
| 4 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 84.0 |
| 5 | Sophos XG Firewall | 84.0 |
| 6 | ZeroFox | 84.0 |
| 7 | Darktrace | 80.0 |
| 8 | Recorded Future | 78.0 |
| 9 | Vectra AI | 78.0 |
| 10 | Palo Alto Networks | 76.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint rank on Lister?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked 4th of 10 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services (Lister Score 84.0).