Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management vs. Halo Security
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management | Halo Security |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 17 | 56 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Quality of support | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| NPS | 47.058824 | 60.714286 |
| Small Business | 35.3% | 20.4% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 55.6% |
| Enterprise | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| Total page views | 206 | 548 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,138 | 673 |
Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management
In this era of hybrid work, shadow IT creates an increasingly serious security risk. Defender EASM helps cloud security teams see unknown and unmanaged resources outside the firewall.
Halo Security
Halo Security is an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform that helps organizations discover, monitor, and secure their external digital footprint against cyber threats. The solution enables security teams to view their infrastructure from an attacker's perspective, providing continuous visibility into vulnerabilities, exposed assets, and potential security risks across web applications, cloud resources, and third-party services. Halo Security was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in the United States.
- Ease of Use
- Real-time Notifications
- Features
- Easy Integrations
- Security
- Dashboard Usability