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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Enterprise endpoint protection with AI threat intelligence via Microsoft Graph

RANKED #2 · TOP 10 ENDPOINT SECURITY SOFTWARELISTERSCORE 92.7

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.

Pricing from	$4 per user per month
Best for	Microsoft-centric enterprises seeking native endpoint detection without additional security infrastructure costs
Website	www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-endpoint

Facilities and features

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

Strengths and trade-offs

Native integration with Windows and Microsoft 365 reduces deployment complexity and costs
Threat intelligence backed by Microsoft's extensive security research across cloud and enterprise

Less flexible for organisations with mixed or non-Windows environments
Requires Microsoft 365 licensing, which may increase overall compliance costs

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How Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ranks

#4 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; 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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Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike Falcon AI-driven endpoint detection and response with cloud-native architecture	#1 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	95.0
Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Cloud-based endpoint protection with strong malware detection	#3 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	90.3
Trend Micro Maximum Security Multi-layered endpoint protection with AI-powered threat detection	#4 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	88.0
Norton Lifelock Consumer and small business endpoint security with identity protection	#5 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	85.7
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Lightweight endpoint protection with advanced threat prevention	#6 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	83.3
Sophos Endpoint Protection Integrated endpoint and firewall protection with managed detection and response	#7 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software	81.0

Questions about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

How much does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cost?

Lister lists Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's pricing as: $4 per user per month.

Who is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint best for?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is best for microsoft-centric enterprises seeking native endpoint detection without additional security infrastructure costs.

Where does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint rank?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked #2 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software (Lister Score 92.7), #4 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services (Lister Score 84.0) and #5 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools (Lister Score 85.7).

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

The closest alternatives on Lister are CrowdStrike Falcon (#1 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software), Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud (#3 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software) and Trend Micro Maximum Security (#4 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software).

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