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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Symantec Enterprise Cloud

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

Symantec Enterprise Cloud

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count3029
Ease of use9.19.0
Ease of setup8.69.0
Quality of support8.48.5
Meets requirements8.99.2
NPS66.66666759.259259
Small Business53.3%24.1%
Mid-Market36.7%37.9%
Enterprise10.0%37.9%
Total page views251175
Total LLM citations1,65516

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

Symantec Enterprise Cloud

Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense (ICD is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to unify and streamline security across an organization's entire digital infrastructure. By integrating advanced threat protection, information security, identity management, and compliance solutions, ICD effectively safeguards enterprises against sophisticated cyber threats. This unified approach reduces the complexity and cost associated with managing multiple security products, while enhancing the organization's overall security posture.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring
  • Integrations
  • Security
  • Internet Security
  • Reliability