Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Enterprise endpoint protection deeply integrated with Microsoft 365 security stack

ToolEndpoint & EDRCloud

Pricing: Included in Microsoft 365 E5 / Standalone from $5.20/user/month

Reviewed by the CyberSecTool editorial team against the public sources cited below · Last reviewed February 2026 · How we review listings

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform built into the Microsoft 365 security stack. It provides preventive protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response capabilities. Its deep integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Sentinel makes it a natural choice for Microsoft-centric environments.

Best for: Microsoft-centric enterprises already invested in the M365 ecosystem
Pros
  • ✓ Included with Microsoft 365 E5 licensing at no extra cost
  • ✓ Deep integration with Azure AD, Intune, and Sentinel
  • ✓ Rapid improvement in detection capabilities
  • ✓ Broad cross-platform coverage including mobile
  • ✓ Unified security portal across Microsoft security products
Considerations
  • • Best experience requires full Microsoft ecosystem investment
  • • Complex licensing tiers can be confusing
  • • Detection capabilities still maturing compared to CrowdStrike
  • • Non-Windows platform support is less robust

Reported in public reviews and vendor documentation. See sources below.

Key Features

→Threat and vulnerability management
→Attack surface reduction rules
→Next-generation antivirus protection
→Endpoint detection and response
→Automated investigation and remediation
→Microsoft Threat Experts integration
→Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile)
→Integration with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparisons

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Bitdefender GravityZone→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs CrowdStrike→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs VMware Carbon Black→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trend Micro Vision One→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs SentinelOne→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs ESET PROTECT→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sophos Intercept X→Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Palo Alto Cortex XDR→

Sources & references

Where the information on this listing comes from. Always verify pricing and capabilities against the vendor before a purchasing decision.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint — official websitePrimary source
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint — official product page
Official site
Announcing Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (March 1, 2016)
Official Microsoft blog
What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Formerly Windows Defender ATP)?
TechTarget

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Quick Info
PricingIncluded in Microsoft 365 E5 / Standalone from $5.20/user/month
ModelPer-user subscription
Founded2019
CloudYes
Self-HostedNo
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Last updated: Feb 20, 2026

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