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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

    Trellix Endpoint Security ENS

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ATrellix Endpoint Security (ENS) solutions apply proactive threat intelligence and defenses across the entire attack lifecycle to keep organizations safer and more resilient.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    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 EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers strong integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure services, which provide a unified security experience. While McAfee Trellix is known for solid antivirus, Microsoft Defender excels in integration in the ecosystem.
    Incentivized
    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    Chose Trellix Endpoint Security ENS
    At the time we took the decision all other products seemed to be complicated in usage and licensing. Trellix was very simple in all the aspects: licensing, usage, support.
    It also was very simple to deploy, setup and manage.
    Product interface was simple to understand and even …
    Incentivized
    Chose Trellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Trellix Endpoint Security ENS interfaces better with other tools and is simpler to use. provides wider endpoint protection and more centralized control than SentinelOne's automatic response. Trellix Endpoint Security ENS preserves McAfee's dependability while offering newer …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
    77%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
    77%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Trellix Endpoint Security ENS
    8.8
    14 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology7.653 Ratings9.312 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.155 Ratings8.813 Ratings
    Centralized Management8.955 Ratings9.414 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.110 Ratings7.98 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.454 Ratings8.913 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management7.252 Ratings8.211 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.955 Ratings9.414 Ratings
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    Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    9.3
    (25 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    5.0
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Endpoint Security ENS
    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.
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    It provides great web security and will protect your devices against viruses and malware when paired with other security software and hardware. For instance, we have multiple layers of security set up so if McAfee misses something then one of our other barriers will catch the infection or intrusion before it reaches the network. I would not suggest using this product as a standalone agent because I do not think it will be as effective when working by itself. The dashboard also makes it convenient to manage devices, policies, and settings from wherever you are so it's an ideal solution for any IT department to use. I would just suggest using something else as a backup so your network isn't left vulnerable.
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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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • Provides high fidelity alerting.
    • Allows CSOC analysts to perform forensic triage and alert investigations through containment from a single pane of glass.
    • Provides alert telemetry across on-disk and in-memory attacks.
    • Supports many additional 'bolt-on' modules to provide additional alert context or capabilities.
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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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • The amount of false detections especially the negative ones needed to be reduced.
    • It requires more optimization. It tends to make the PCs slower.
    • It almost doesn't have the ability to heal. This is very important as we need our sensitive data to be recoverable.
    • It doesn't have any free scanning functionality. Our users using personal machines cannot scan in case of an incident. This could be added like Malwarebytes.
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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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
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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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    So below is my breakdown, Pro's: Centralized Management, Comprehensive Protection and customization. Con's: Initial cost
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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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    Performance
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
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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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    The support of product was very good when we initially implemented the solution. We were getting fats replies and could see the customer approach. After a while the level of support was not following the SLA's and the replies were getting very confusing and late.
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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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    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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    Unlike Trellix Endpoint Security Symantec Endpoint provides less information about events on the user side. Trellix give an opportunity to see information about virus detection on a user machine as quick as it possible, so we were able to catch the signs of virus propagation early and prevent the spread of damage
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
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    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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • From an auditing standpoint, we can show that our workstations/servers are protected.
    • Even though it cant identify more advanced/targeted malware, it is still good to identify the more obvious malware which occurs daily in my enterprise.
    • Since it can be easily deployed, the products can easily get deployed on all systems in the environment for optimal anti-malware protection.
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    ScreenShots

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

    Screenshot of blocked activitiesScreenshot of Detects & respondsScreenshot of discovers vulnerabilityScreenshot of Eliminates blind spotsScreenshot of Risk management

    Trellix Endpoint Security ENS Screenshots

    Screenshot of The Monitoring workspace presents actionable endpoint threat detection without the noise.Screenshot of Automatically identify the key findings without requiring manual evaluation of each individual artifact.Screenshot of Visualization displays relationships and speeds analyst understanding.Screenshot of AI-guided investigations automatically provide answers to typical questions asked during a security incident and highlight the most relevant evidence.