ThreatDown vs Microsoft Defender
“Good enough” protection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint isn’t actually enough.
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ThreatDown is a Leader in G2 Endpoint Protection Suites
ThreatDown’s Overall Satisfaction Score of 92.15 is ahead of its competitors. including Bitdefender.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Coverage | ✔Perfect score in AV Labs real-world threat tests for six consecutive quarters¹ | ✖Misses threats; performs poorly in third- party testing |
| Managed Services | ✔Managed services included in three of our four bundles | ✖Doesn’t include managed services with even the most expensive licenses |
| Augmented Expertise | ✔Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for 24×7 protection management | ✖Incomplete MDR |
| Deployment | ✔Deploys quickly and easily with strong out- of-the-box default settings | ✖Complicated deployment with limited (to no) guidance |
| Ease-of-Use | ✔“Easiest Admin” and “Easiest to Use” badges from G2 Fall 2023 | ✖Steep learning curve |
| Maintenance | ✔Security Advisor eases optimization-right from dashboard | ✖Burdensome to update and maintain |
| ROI | ✔“Best ROI” badge from G2 Fall 2023 for shortest payback period | ✖Cost of complexity is never ending |
| Total Cost of Ownership | ✔Predictable cost structure that you can count on | ✖Unpredictable, unaccounted costs |
| Support Lifecycle | ✔Single lightweight agent for all our products, all your OSs for easy growth | ✖Restrictive support lifecycle |
Challenges With Using Microsoft Security Products
We get it – you’re already using Microsoft products in your organization and Defender for Endpoint is included with your license. You know it’s not the best product out there, but why not just turn it on and call it “good enough”? Because “good enough” isn’t enough when it comes to protecting your organization.
Ineffective Threat Protection
Independent third-party testing shows that Microsoft’s endpoint security protection is lacking
Too Much Complexity
Microsoft’s security tools are built for large organizations that have their own Security Operations Center and large, well-funded security teams
Hidden Costs
Just because endpoint security is included with your Microsoft license doesn’t mean you’re getting a good deal. Implementation & ongoing management costs will add up quickly
Why Choose ThreatDown Over Microsoft Defender?
Powerfully simple security without the headache of complex implementations, time-consuming management and complicated licensing schemes.
Best-in-Class Security
Find and stop threats with best-in-class security, validated by independent third-party testing.
Simple Operations
Install, configure, and manage your endpoint security protection from a single user console and with a single, lightweight agent.
No Hidden Costs
Straightforward licensing. Powerful protection out of the box. Easy implementation and ongoing management
Award-Winning Security
ThreatDown receives consistent top ranking of Level 1 certification in MRG Effitas 360 degree testing and #1 Endpoint Security Suite by G2.
