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 Cyber Vendor Guide 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

Things to check

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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