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We performed a comparison between Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Email Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection vs. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Report (Updated: May 2024).
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"Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is an easy-to-use solution.""The best part is, I rarely have to access the portal as everything is set up and tweaked the way I wanted it. But the feature set is incredibly granular and allows for deep levels of customization.""I have a lot of control over spam and phishing emails."

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"It also gives me good visibility because, with Defender, I'm using a Microsoft product to defend Microsoft products. The integration was really seamless and I have wide visibility because it picks up almost everything. Literally, I can see almost every activity that happens, from the e-mail to the workstation itself.""Some of the valuable features on the email side are anti-phishing, anti-malware, and Safe Links.""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.""The technical support is good and quick to resolve issues.""The deployment capability is a great feature.""Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable feature is its performance.""The solution is very easy to use. All you have to do is to assign the license to the end-user and it's done. The customer will only have the feature activated, and the solution will monitor the emails to determine if they are a threat or not.""Safe attachments, safe links, policies, and the ability to protect from zero-day threats are the most valuable features."

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Cons
"The solution’s pricing is not reasonable.""The pricing is a little high compared to other products.""I guess I would say maybe quick access to training material for end-users. I know partners have access to this but I as an end-user do not have immediate access to new update information."

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"The GUI is sometimes slow to fetch the device report and could be improved.""They have moved features from one console to another. Things have been moved around in the interface and it takes me time to find where certain features are.""We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend.""We need a separate license and we don't know how to get the license that is required.""Microsoft sometimes has downtime, and we'll get several incidents coming in back to back. We have a huge backlog of notifications, many of which may be false positives. However, there might be serious alerts, so we can't risk dismissing all of them at once.""One area for improvement is support, in terms of being able to reach them and, especially, technical support for configuration.""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."

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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is an easy-to-use solution.
    Top Answer:We use Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection for email protection and URL verification.
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    Top Answer:The product must provide better malware detection. The detection algorithms don't perform the way I hope they would.
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    Overview

    365 Total Protection from Hornetsecurity offers comprehensive protection for Microsoft cloud services – specially developed for Microsoft 365 and seamlessly integrated to provide comprehensive protection for Microsoft cloud services. Easy to set up and extremely intuitive to use, 365 Total Protection simplifies your IT Security management from the very start.

    With 365 Total Protection, we offer you two comprehensive packages for your Company Security Management in connection with Microsoft 365. Find the right security version to suit the individual needs of your company with our detailed overview. 365 Total Protection Business offers you a comprehensive security solution with a variety of features that ensure the protection of your email and complete data security for Microsoft 365.

    Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection fits any M365 plan. Secure your email communication now.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    concordia, fraunhofer, mazars
    Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Construction Company7%
    Educational Organization7%
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    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Logistics Company7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
    Buyer's Guide
    Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection vs. Microsoft Defender for Office 365
    May 2024
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    Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is ranked 25th in Email Security with 3 reviews while Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is ranked 1st in Email Security with 41 reviews. Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is rated 9.0, while Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection writes "A stable product that provides security and control over spam and phishing emails". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 writes "Allows for easy reporting of problems, valuable anti-phishing, and anti-malware support". Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is most compared with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and Sophos Email, whereas Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is most compared with Proofpoint Email Protection, Mimecast Email Security, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Cisco Secure Email and AppRiver Email Security. See our Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection vs. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 report.

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