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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
"The good part is that you don't have to configure it, which is very convenient.""Microsoft Defender has a feature to protect each and every attachment. Even if it's an encrypted attachment, it will check for any potential threats.""The technical support is good and quick to resolve issues.""At the moment we are satisfied with this product. It's a stable, scalable, and resilient solution for us.""The benefit that stands out to me is the ability for multiple individuals to collaborate simultaneously within the same document. Additionally, there is the option to save the document directly in the integrated OneDrive or SharePoint.""Threat Explorer is one of the features that I very much like because it is a real-time report that allows you to identify, analyze, and trace security attacks.""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.""It gives us visibility into threats and, for endpoints, it helps us to prioritize threats. We used to have a lack of visibility, but now our time to detect and respond has decreased."

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"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.""It is very scalable.""It is stable and reliable.""The most valuable features are the administration console and its detection and response module.""Provides good exfiltration, and is an all-in-one product.""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."

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Cons
"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 should provide more documentation for users so they can self-educate. I would like to see more documentation for advanced security features.""There's room for improvement regarding the time frame for retrieving emails.""In some situations, it has not been able to pick impersonated emails having no attachments. Technical support definitely has a scope for improvement.""They can improve their security in a way where a customer can know if all their attachments are safe or not to open through a report. The solution does its job perfectly, but it never reports to the customer whether those attachments have been stopped before or not.""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.""Microsoft wants its well-paying customers to finish testing some of its half-baked products, find bugs, and report bugs back to Microsoft's team, which is a little frustrating for those who have to manage it and roll it up to thousands of people across the organization.""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."

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"The initial setup was industry standard complex. It takes awhile and has a lot of planning involved. It could be simplified with product redesign.""This solution needs to be made "cloud ready".""We'd like them to be better at dealing with script threats.""There could be a tool that automatically updates all-new Microsoft IPs, which are available for free to connect to the client.""I would like to see future versions of the solution incorporate artificial intelligence technology.""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."

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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%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    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%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise66%
    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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