Microsoft Defender for Business
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What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | PGDSAT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | The tool uses psql to query the PostgreSQL cluster and includes checks for pgAudit and pgBackRest configuration. |
| Purpose | 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. | PGDSAT is a PostgreSQL security assessment tool that checks around 90 security controls on PostgreSQL clusters. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
PGDSAT plans
No prices published.
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PGDSAT if…
PGDSAT suits teams assessing PostgreSQL security on Linux, including those checking policy alignment or reviewing cluster configuration. Users should be prepared to run it on-premises with PostgreSQL prerequisites and appropriate system-user privileges.