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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Score8.7 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 Helix

    Score7 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Trellix Helix (formerly FireEye Helix) is a SIEM solution providing a non-malware threat detection solution.

    $0

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    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Editions & Modules
    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
    Helix Console
    $0
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    Helix Enterprise
    $0
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
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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
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trellix Helix
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Trellix Helix
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology7.753 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 Management7.352 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.855 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    Comparison of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trellix Helix
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    -
    Ratings
    Trellix Helix
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Centralized event and log data collection00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Correlation00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Event and log normalization/management00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Deployment flexibility00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Integration with Identity and Access Management Tools00 Ratings8.94 Ratings
    Custom dashboards and workspaces00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Host and network-based intrusion detection00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Small Businesses
    Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Score8.8 out of 10
    IBM Security QRadar SIEM
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ESET PROTECT
    Score9.1 out of 10
    SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointTrellix Helix
    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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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    Great for organizations that are considering improving their operational security by utilizing their threats intelligence capabilities. It offers a great collection and analysis of security events and provides solutions to solve them. When considering a solution that is secure and can provide very extensive visualization of your environment for threats.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • Single location for all security event management
    • Detect advanced threats
    • Provide audit artifacts to ensure compliance
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • Additional integration points (API cloud integrations).
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    We've been fairly happy with FireEye Helix support overall. Most issues are resolved the same day the case is opened.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    It offers extensive visibility thus easy detection of threats and easy mitigation practices. Utilization of its threats intelligence capabilities thus early detection of incidents and maximization of security investments. Offers great integration of cloud resources with existing security tools thus ensuring seamless performance and all-time security for the organizational resources.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
    • Optimization of your security investments.
    • Operations are seamless and better with easy integrations that enhance performance.
    • Efficiency in running of incidences with enhanced case management for all its alerts.
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    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

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

    Trellix Helix Screenshots

    Screenshot of Helix Cloud IntegrationsScreenshot of Helix Asset Alert Correlation