ThreatDown vs Microsoft Defender

“Good enough” protection with ‹Microsoft Defender for Endpoint isn’t actually enough.

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Head-to-head comparison

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Microsoft
Detection Coverage
Perfect score in AV Labs real-world threat tests for six consecutive quartersÂč
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

1 https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/business/2023/05/malwarebytes-achieves-perfect-score-in-latest-avlab-assessment

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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

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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

Simplified Operations

Install, configure and manage your security with a single, lightweight agent and an easy-to-understand user dashboard

No Hidden Costs

Straightforward licensing. Powerful protection out of the box. Easy implementation and ongoing management

Award-winning security

ThreatDown receives consistent top rankings of Level 1 certification in MRG Effitas 360 degree testing and #1 Endpoint Security Suite by G2.

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