Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Cortex XDR

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.

Cortex XDR is the industry’s first extended detection and response platform that stops modern attacks by integrating data from any source. With Cortex XDR, you can harness the power of AI, analytics and rich data to detect stealthy threats. Your SOC team can cut through the noise and focus on what matters most with intelligent alert grouping and incident scoring. Cross-data insights accelerate investigations, so you can streamline incident response and recovery.