Darktrace / EMAIL vs. Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Darktrace / EMAIL secures email and collaboration by training exclusively on each organization’s own communication patterns, not shared threat intelligence. It builds a Unique Behavioral Profile for every user – spanning email, identity, DLP, and human risk – to catch novel phishing, business email compromise, and account takeover that signature-based tools miss by design. It’s recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and in the 2025 Voice of the Customer for Email Security Platforms.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats targeting email and collaboration tools within the Microsoft 365 environment. It offers robust protection against phishing, malware, and business email compromise, ensuring secure communication and collaboration across platforms like Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Key Features and Functionality: - Safe Attachments: Scans email attachments in a secure environment to detect and block malicious content before it reaches users.