Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Pros and cons
Pros
- Security
- Comprehensive Security
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Detection
- Threat Detection
- Threat Protection
Cons
- Complexity
- Expensive
- Delayed Detection
- Improvement Needed
- False Positives
- Learning Curve
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 27.6% |
| Mid-Market | 37.5% |
| Enterprise | 34.9% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 4 | 4.4 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q2 | 19 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q3 | 133 | 4.3 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Continuous Cloud Security Insights with Actionable Recommendations
“Microsoft Defender for Cloud is its continuous security assessment, threat detection, and actionable recommendations. Its ability to identify misconfigurations, detect vulnerabilities, and monitor security across cloud environments helps organizations reduce risks and prioritize ”
Comprehensive Cloud Security Made Easier with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
“What I like best about Microsoft Defender for Cloud is that it gives you a clear, centralized view of your security across different cloud environments. Instead of having to check multiple tools, you can identify risks, get useful recommendations, and take action from one place. ”
good Azure Protection and Integration
“Perfectly integrated in Microsoft Azure platform with many option to enforce cloud infrastructure and services”