Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management vs. Maltego
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management | Maltego |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 17 | 22 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ease of setup | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Quality of support | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 47.058824 | 63.636364 |
| Small Business | 35.3% | 59.1% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 27.3% |
| Enterprise | 29.4% | 13.6% |
| Total page views | 206 | 1,360 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,138 | 19,002 |
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.
Maltego
Maltego is the world’s most widely used cyber investigation platform, offering an all-in-one solution for both quick OSINT investigations and complex link analysis of large datasets with seamless data integration in one analytical environment. It enables real-time social media monitoring and deep network analysis to uncover hidden patterns and connections. Maltego is trusted for threat intelligence, situational awareness, law enforcement investigations, and trust & safety applications.