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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Trellix Advanced Threat Defense based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs. Trellix Advanced Threat Defense Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"I like its investigation capabilities, as that is what is most important to me. It is fairly simple with a user-friendly interface.""The most valuable feature is protection against malicious links, fishing, and impersonation. You can train people to be aware of these threats, but they're not always careful. When they're using their phones between meetings, they click on a link, and it's game over.""Our customers are satisfied with Defender for 365 because Microsoft products are easy to use and customize to meet the client's needs. Everything is in one place, so we can adjust policies as needed for phishing, DLP, ATP, or any other security features that our clients want to apply.""Defender enables us to secure all 365-related activity from a single place. It gives us visibility into everything happening in Outlook, protecting us against phishing and other email-based threats. Defender helps us detect any suspicious behaviors.""Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of various email campaigns, pinpointing where they emanate from, and identifying the individuals within our organization who are affected.""Some of the valuable features on the email side are anti-phishing, anti-malware, and Safe Links.""At the moment we are satisfied with this product. It's a stable, scalable, and resilient solution for us.""I would say that 90% of the spam and phishing attack emails get blocked right off the bat."

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"It is very scalable.""Provides good exfiltration, and is an all-in-one product.""It is stable and reliable.""Its greatest strength is the DXL client which can rapidly disseminate attack information to all clients via the McAfee Agent instead of going through the ePO server.""The most valuable features are the administration console and its detection and response module.""It stops in excess of twenty-five malware events per month, all of which could be critical to the business.""I recommend this solution because of its ease of use."

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Cons
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 must improve the overall management style, including the GUI. It also needs to change the filters so that it is easy to whitelist and blacklist data.""About eight months ago, we started to measure the quantity of phishing and spam that we have been receiving, and it has been increasing a lot. That means that protection for our email is not as good as we were expecting.""We noticed that from time to time, Microsoft's stability does have problems. Sometimes the service goes up and down. Sometimes they change without prior notice.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should improve the troubleshooting tools. It's unclear whether the device is blocked at the firewall level or at the device itself. The granularity needed for troubleshooting is currently lacking. From my perspective, Microsoft should address this issue to benefit many users who likely share the same sentiment.""It would be better if it were more scalable. It depends on the architecture, but we would like to make it more scalable for both data centers.""The only thing they should improve is the licensing model. They should stop changing it. A year ago, the five features I mentioned were included in one product. Now, three of them are bundled into one product, and you have to pay extra for the other two. I don't mind paying extra, but I don't want them to change it every year or every six months. I need to know what I'm looking at and not worry about it next year.""There's room for improvement regarding the time frame for retrieving emails.""The certification training for Defender for 365 needs to be deeper and incorporate Sentinel. I took all the security courses except one, and Sentinel isn't included."

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"Make the ATD system a part of the whole product and take the whole thing onto the cloud. While it is there already, it is not to the same level as the on-premise version.""Lacks remote capabilities not dependent on the internet.""This solution needs to be made "cloud ready".""We'd like them to be better at dealing with script threats.""I would like to see future versions of the solution incorporate artificial intelligence technology.""The initial setup was industry standard complex. It takes awhile and has a lot of planning involved. It could be simplified with product redesign.""There could be a tool that automatically updates all-new Microsoft IPs, which are available for free to connect to the client."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's a user-base subscription."
  • "From the pricing point of view, like any other product in the market, there is scope for negotiation."
  • "Defender is a little bit more expensive as compared to others. We are in the manufacturing environment. So, we don't have a high budget for all of our endpoint devices. Its cost is a major concern for us."
  • "For licensing, it's usually a yearly package for customers who are subscribed to Office 365, but they can also pay on a monthly basis."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is an add-on to the Office license. Many customers are purchasing this solution."
  • "Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comes with Microsoft Windows. It is free with the operating system."
  • "The solution saves money so we have seen a return on investment."
  • "Defender for 365 comes in various plans and licenses, along with other Microsoft security solutions. Purchasing this kind of package or security bundle gives good value for money, and that's what I recommend."
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  • "The product is expensive, but it is better than the rest of them in the industry."
  • "Our licensing fees for this solution are approximately one million dollars per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of various email campaigns, pinpointing where they emanate from, and identifying the… more »
    Top Answer:The product must provide better malware detection. The detection algorithms don't perform the way I hope they would.
    Top Answer:I recommend this solution because of its ease of use.
    Top Answer:The product offers good pricing. It was not very expensive.
    Top Answer:There could be a tool that automatically updates all-new Microsoft IPs, which are available for free to connect to the client.
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    Also Known As
    MS Defender for Office 365
    McAfee Advanced Threat Defense
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    Overview

    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect organizations against advanced threats in their email, collaboration, and productivity environments. It combines the power of Microsoft's threat intelligence, machine learning, and behavioral analytics to provide real-time protection against phishing, malware, ransomware, and other malicious attacks.

    With Microsoft Defender for Office 365, organizations can safeguard their email communication by detecting and blocking malicious links, attachments, and unsafe email content. It employs advanced anti-phishing capabilities to identify and prevent sophisticated phishing attacks that attempt to steal sensitive information or compromise user credentials.

    This solution also offers robust protection against malware and ransomware. It leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze email attachments and URLs in real-time, identifying and blocking malicious content before it reaches users' inboxes. Additionally, it provides advanced threat-hunting capabilities, allowing security teams to proactively investigate and respond to potential threats.

    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 goes beyond email protection and extends its security features to other collaboration tools like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. It scans files and documents stored in these platforms, ensuring that they are free from malware and other malicious content. It also provides visibility into user activities, helping organizations detect and mitigate insider threats.

    Furthermore, this solution offers rich reporting and analytics capabilities, providing organizations with insights into their security posture and threat landscape. It enables security administrators to monitor and manage security incidents, track trends, and take proactive measures to enhance their overall security posture.

    Powerful advanced threat detection

    Uncover Hidden Threats

    Combine in-depth static code analysis, dynamic analysis (malware sandboxing), and machine learning to increase zero-day threat and ransomware detection.

    Threat Intelligence Sharing

    Immediately share threat intelligence across your entire infrastructure—including multi-vendor ecosystems—to reduce time from threat encounter to containment.

    Enable Investigation

    Validate threats and access critical indicators of compromise (IoCs) needed for investigation and threat hunting.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    The Radicati Group, Florida International University, MGM Resorts International, County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Manufacturing Company29%
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Non Tech Company14%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government11%
    Company Size
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise67%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs. Trellix Advanced Threat Defense
    May 2024
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    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is ranked 1st in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with 41 reviews while Trellix Advanced Threat Defense is ranked 22nd in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with 8 reviews. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is rated 8.4, while Trellix Advanced Threat Defense is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 writes "Allows for easy reporting of problems, valuable anti-phishing, and anti-malware support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trellix Advanced Threat Defense writes "Easy to set up and use with a nice interface". Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is most compared with Proofpoint Email Protection, Mimecast Email Security, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Cisco Secure Email and Barracuda Email Security Gateway, whereas Trellix Advanced Threat Defense is most compared with Fortinet FortiSandbox, Microsoft Defender for Identity and Palo Alto Networks WildFire. See our Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs. Trellix Advanced Threat Defense report.

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