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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. WithSecure Elements Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

WithSecure Elements Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

by WithSecure

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count30132
Ease of use9.19.2
Ease of setup8.68.7
Quality of support8.48.9
Meets requirements8.99.0
NPS66.66666763.247863
Small Business53.3%37.4%
Mid-Market36.7%42.0%
Enterprise10.0%20.6%
Total page views251144
Total LLM citations1,655353

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

WithSecure Elements Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

WithSecure Elements Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a unified solution, designed to protect modern IT estates. It minimizes the impact of attacks by using automated and advanced preventative controls that keep incident volumes and lower-level attacks at bay. AI-powered tooling enables fast detection, investigation, and response to threats. Luminen GenAI assistant is automatically included with Elements XDR, further empowering your analyst.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Efficiency
  • Cloud Management
  • XDR Capabilities
  • Security
  • Management Ease