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Microsoft Defender XDR Overview

What is Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR is a unified pre- and post-breach enterprise defense suite that natively coordinates detection, prevention, investigation, and response across endpoints, identities, email, and applications to provide integrated protection against sophisticated attacks.

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Product Description

As threats become more complex and persistent, alerts increase, and security teams are overwhelmed. Microsoft 365 Defender, part of Microsoft’s XDR solution, leverages the Microsoft 365 security portfolio to automatically analyze threat data across domains, building a complete picture of each attack in a single dashboard. With this breadth and depth of clarity defenders can now focus on critical threats and hunt for sophisticated breaches, trusting that the powerful automation in Microsoft 365 Defender detects and stops attacks anywhere in the kill chain and returns the organization to a secure state.


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Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately

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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"A compelete set of endpoints protection"
It comes with E5 license and its easy to use and deploy. The quality of detection is not bad if it's configured correctly. The isolation works good...
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Aakash K.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Unlocking the Features of Microsoft Defender XDR"
The best thing which i liked the most in Microsoft Defender XDR is the Unified Security across Endpoints, Email, cloud and other sources. Another f...
Muhammad B.
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Muhammad B.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Microsoft Defender"
Microsoft Defender XDR impresses with its seamless integration, providing a powerful defense against diverse cyber threats. Its robust endpoint pro...

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Microsoft Defender XDR Media

Microsoft Defender XDR Demo - AH-Advanced Mode
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Microsoft Defender XDR Demo - AH-Guided Mode
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Microsoft Defender XDR Demo - CD Example
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

The best thing which i liked the most in Microsoft Defender XDR is the Unified Security across Endpoints, Email, cloud and other sources. Another feature is Automated response and remediation. I like the treat intelligence and analytics. The customer support is quick and respponsive. We use this solution daily and it has a lot of features with the ease of using the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Implementation was a bit slower than expected but it can depend user to user. High Licensing cost, Complex setup and management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Microsoft Defender XDR is benifiting us by helping our organization fight with next-gen threats and keep our organizational data secure from multiple atack vertors. It also helps with compliance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

It comes with E5 license and its easy to use and deploy. The quality of detection is not bad if it's configured correctly. The isolation works good and useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

The first thing is about support and a bit of disconnection between XDR and ATP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its an overal endpoint protection. The main problem solving is as Malware protection with lowest cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR impresses with its seamless integration, providing a powerful defense against diverse cyber threats. Its robust endpoint protection, cloud-driven analytics, and automated response capabilities create a comprehensive security solution for customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

What I dislike most about Microsoft Defender XDR is the steep learning curve for new users, which can make initial setup and effective use time-consuming. For those considering Microsoft Defender XDR, ensure you have the necessary IT expertise for setup and management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Microsoft Defender XDR is a unified pre- and post-breach enterprise defense suite that natively coordinates detection, prevention, investigation, and response across endpoints, identities, email, and applications to provide integrated protection against sophisticated attacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Engineer - System &amp; Security
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What do you like best about Microsoft Security?

Microsoft provides security for endpoints , Office 365 apps , Servers etc. Their providing zero hour prevention to all of the endpoint which are configured with Microsoft endpoint security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Security?

the deployment process is very complex when configuring security for IOS device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provide high level security for Microsoft Application including emails , sharepoint and one drive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Integrated end-point solution for different security solutions, reduces the need for multiple portals and solutions.

Advanced threat detection using AI-driven algorithms and technology also very easy to deploy the automated response triggered and action features with customizable actions as per business needs.

Centralized portal for the security response and monitoring and the alert mechanism. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Performance impact due to the real-time threat detection and response may noticed in endpoint devices and complex features and implementation may need robust investment.

The cost is quite high compared to the other XRD solutions. and limited flexible out side the Microsoft Eco System. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helping to enhance the security posture of the organization.

Better visibility and incident analysis for different platforms and devices in a single solution. Operation efficiencies for the IT team to manage the threat and automate the response and a real-time alert in critical cases.

Very easy to deploy in Microsoft OS devices. and easy to update and force the policy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

- I like Microsoft Defender XDR because it has sample GUI, easy of use.

- Microsoft Defender XDR's customer support is designed to provide comprehensive assistance.

- It's used for many purposes as Incident Response, Reporting, System Updates, Threat Hunting, Log Reviews, monitoring and Alerts.

- Microsoft Defender XDR integrates various security tools into a single platform, providing comprehensive protection across endpoints, identities, emails, applications, and cloud environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

- High Costs: Licensing and operational costs might be prohibitive for smaller organizations or those with tight budgets.

- Alert Fatigue: The potential for overwhelming alerts can lead to alert fatigue, where critical threats might be missed due to the high volume of notifications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Microsoft Defender XDR contains a KQL, which makes it more efficient in determining alerts. It has many feature as Mail investigation and monitors on endpoint devices. It includes automated response capabilities that can quickly isolate affected systems, remove malicious content, and restore normal operations. This automation speeds up response times and reduces the burden on security teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rohit S.
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Service Desk Specialist
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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR is like a security tool for the office 365 Environment and it automatically collects the data , signal and analyz them including mails , application , endpoints etc. The Implementation of XDR is easy if you have already setup the domain and policies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

There is no such dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR as It analyz whole Microsoft 365 Environment except it is licensed base and availe you need to pay amount and to use this you need high profiency in Microsoft 365 and design of the portal is quite complex which can be quite simple like indefend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

In today's world, every organiazation faces cyber attack through email, phising attacks ,malware so it is important for any organization to secure his data as well his clients and employess data.

XDR is an integreated security platform that provides comprehensive threat protection, detection and response capabilites across enpoints, email, identites and cloud application.

Some benifits - Unified protection, Advanced threat detection, Automated response and intergration with Micorosoft 365 environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Defender XDR has a lot of advanced capabilities to detect and prevent most kinds of digital threats. It analyzes the systems and checks for any vulnerabilities which are then presented to the admin user over a central dashboard and also shows the actions being taken to remove them. The best part about is the way it detects the email phishing attempts, by blocking suspicious emails that can harm the systems. It is easy to setup and use. It does integrate well with most Microsoft apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

There is not much to dislike but just that Defender has machine learning capability and by this it learns and understands what threats actually look like, so sometimes, it does present false positives, so we need to check if they are actually threats or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Defender is helping to detect any digital threats that our systems are vulnerable to. It presents a report of all the real-time problems present in our systems and helps to prevent them. It scans the email inbox to detect if any suspicious or malicious emails are arriving so that usres are not subject to phishing attempts. Reporting and dashboards help us to analyze the overall health of our systems on a regular basis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saurav k.
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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR impresses with its seamless integration, providing a powerful defense against diverse cyber threats. Its robust endpoint protection, cloud-driven analytics, and automated response capabilities create a comprehensive security solution. User-friendly interfaces and scalability make it an excellent choice for organizations seeking reliable, efficient, and modern threat protection.

The support team is knowledgeable, patient, and exhibits a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Clear communication and a user-centric approach contribute to a positive experience, fostering trust and loyalty among users.

The software's implementation is a breeze, boasting a user-friendly setup process and comprehensive documentation. Users can quickly integrate it into their workflow with minimal friction. Its frequent use is facilitated by an intuitive interface, streamlining tasks efficiently. The combination of easy implementation and frequent usability makes it a top choice for seamless operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

occasional minor glitches hinder its flawless performance. Regular updates addressing these issues would significantly elevate its overall reliability, making it a valuable tool for diverse users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

The software's implementation is a breeze, boasting a user-friendly setup process and comprehensive documentation. Users can quickly integrate it into their workflow with minimal friction. Its frequent use is facilitated by an intuitive interface, streamlining tasks efficiently. The combination of easy implementation and frequent usability makes it a top choice for seamless operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshata D.
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HR - Associate
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What do you like best about Microsoft Defender XDR?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides powerful threat detection and response capabilities that really impressed me. The ability to bring together signals from endpoints, identities, applications, email, and infrastructure was far beyond anything else I evaluated. Defender XDR enabled me to hunt threats in my environment in ways I didn't realize were possible before. With its advanced AI, automation, and integration across Microsoft security solutions, Defender XDR is leading the way to simplifying security operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender XDR?

I was disappointed with some of Defender XDR's advanced hunting capabilities. It was difficult to customize certain types of threat detection rules to our specific environment. The process for deploying Defender XDR agents wasn't as streamlined as I would have liked across our complex infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft Defender XDR solving and how is that benefiting you?

As an HR Associate, I love how Microsoft Defender XDR has unified protection for our endpoints, cloud apps, identities and emails. By centralizing threat signals across domains, we’ve reduced incident response time by over 50% in the past year. Defender XDR’s automation has also minimized our analysts’ workloads so they can focus on high-value security tasks. With robust data access controls, my team trusts Defender XDR to secure sensitive employee data while demonstrating privacy accountability to our workforce. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.