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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP) is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution that includes risk-based vulnerability management and assessment, attack surface reduction, behavioral based and cloud-powered next generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automatic investigation and remediation, managed hunting services, rich APIs, and unified security management.

    $2.50

    per user/per month

    Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull (TRAP) enables messaging and security administrators to automatically retract threats delivered to employee inboxes and emails that turn malicious after delivery to quarantine. It is also a powerful solution to retract messages sent in error as well as inappropriate, malicious, or emails containing compliance violations and also follows forwarded mail and distribution lists and creates an audit-able activity trail. With Proofpoint Threat Response…N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Editions & Modules
    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
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    Features
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology7.653 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.155 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management8.955 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.454 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management7.252 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.955 Ratings00 Ratings
    Incident Response Platforms
    Comparison of Incident Response Platforms features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    -
    Ratings
    Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Integration with Other Security Systems00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Attack Chain Visualization00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Centralized Dashboard00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Machine Learning to Prevent Incidents00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Live Response for Rapid Remediation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
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    Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Score8.8 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    ESET PROTECT
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointProofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Because of its integration with Windows, it is very easy to deploy and manage. Any IT department should be able to leverage the software and interface. The admin portal provides weighted recommendations that comprise the Secure Store, offering admins, security teams, and business owners valuable insights into their security footprint without requiring a strong security background. The software would be ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot dedicate resources to security. Larger enterprises would also benefit, but may require the enhanced license.
    Incentivized
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    Proofpoint
    If your email admins spend time manually pulling malicious emails, this tool will save them countless hours of work and will do it for them 24 x 7. So if a user receives a malicious email after-hours, TRAP will auto pull it from the affected user's mailbox and potentially save you from an IT disaster.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • One, it's crazy lightweight, so compared to some of the competitors that we also have used with our security services, it's really lightweight and so I don't have a lot of overhead on the system that it's running on.
    • It does really fantastic PowerShell integration.
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    Proofpoint
    • Auto pull works great, even with our hybrid situation with 2 on premise exchange organizations.
    • Reporting is good, nice graphs of all the actions.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • So the fact that Defender for Endpoint still works with signatures is actually, I don't know, a little difficult for us because, I mean, since Microsoft trusts those signatures, you can easily inject code. And we've done it many times. To show that you can inject code through vulnerabilities like CV 2013, 99, and 33 but still keep the signature. So because of the trust of those signatures, the malware just kind of slides into the environment without Defender knowing. That's the first part. The second part is that the behavioral analysis is not precisely its Prime. It's not Defender's best capability for endpoints. So, Defender does not identify all behaviors considered by other EDRs in the market.
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    Proofpoint
    • Learning curve is steep.
    • Interface can be clunky.
    • Some interface items seem counter-intuitive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    Cost add-ons for Security features is nickel and diming the process to keep pace with cybercrime. Limited Education budgets require us to be more pro-active in finding cost-effective measures to protect our devices, staff and students. Defender is a strong, well-featured product that is pricing itself out of the education market
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    Proofpoint
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    It offers multiple security features and integrates well with Microsoft ecosystems. A workflow for threat detection, investigation, automated remediation, and a centralized dashboard is an added advantage. This application is mainly designed for experienced users; new users may feel challenged.
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    Proofpoint
    It's easy to use and requires very little administrator hands on.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint chugs along just fine no matter what we throw at it and what systems it's running on. It doesn't take up a lot of resources either, so that's welcomed.
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    Proofpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
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    Proofpoint
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
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    Proofpoint
    They are quick to respond and have talented support personnel.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Deployment was handled by our team here and everything went pretty smoothly. We did have a few hiccups in our test group, but that only took a bit to get ironed out.
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    Proofpoint
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Cylance's policy is to block everything and requires an active person to monitor and unblock legitimate processes. As updates and software continue to evolve, it is a full-time job to be a Cylance administrator. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a set-and-forget solution that catches threats when they occur and leaves you to focus on your work unimpeded.
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    Proofpoint
    I have never evaluated TRAP against another product.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
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    Proofpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Reduced incidents of security breaches lead to lower remediation costs and avoid potential financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Reduces the need for additional third-party security solutions and training, thereby lowering overall security management costs.
    • Increased efficiency and productivity of IT staff lead to better allocation of resources and cost savings.
    • Reduces the risk of fines and sanctions associated with non-compliance, ensuring business continuity and protecting revenue.
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    Proofpoint
    • Chances of phishing attacks has decreased.
    • Your employees don't have to do anything, so no impact on productivity.
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    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

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