CIS-CAT Pro Assessor
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Microsoft Defender for Business
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| Fact | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | East Greenbush, New York, United States | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Purpose | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor scans systems and reports their compliance with CIS Benchmarks. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
CIS-CAT Pro Assessor plans
- CIS-CAT LiteFree
- CIS SecureSuite End User (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite Controls Membership$3,600 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Pick CIS-CAT Pro Assessor if…
It is intended for organizations that need to assess systems against CIS Benchmarks and map results to CIS Controls. End User membership is for internal organizational use, not client or commercial use.
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.