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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Kaseya MDR (formerly RocketCyber)

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

Kaseya MDR (formerly RocketCyber)

by Kaseya

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count3065
Ease of use9.18.7
Ease of setup8.68.5
Quality of support8.48.8
Meets requirements8.98.8
NPS66.66666767.692308
Small Business53.3%81.3%
Mid-Market36.7%17.2%
Enterprise10.0%1.6%
Total page views251476
Total LLM citations1,655189

Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 employees. It offers comprehensive protection against cyberthreats such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Designed for ease of use, it provides robust security features without the need for specialized IT expertise.

Pros

  • Security
  • System Protection
  • Ease of Use
  • Antivirus Protection
  • Protection
  • Alert Notifications

Kaseya MDR (formerly RocketCyber)

A complete rebuild of RocketCyber, it delivers more powerful protection in a simpler, more modern platform — with 24/7 AI-augmented, human-led threat detection and response across endpoints, firewalls and Microsoft 365, backed by a global SOC operating from Florida and Ireland. And unlike vendors that require you to rip and replace existing security tools, Kaseya MDR integrates with both Kaseya and third-party EDR solutions, so you can maintain protection regardless of your current environment.

Pros

  • Easy Integrations
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Reliability
  • Immediate Response
  • Alert Management
  • Protection Efficiency