Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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PK Protect
5.8#9 in sensitive data discovery softwareLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | PK Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | PKWARE lists its U.S. headquarters at 201 E. Pittsburgh Ave., Suite 400, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204. |
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | PKWARE says its platform supports over 250 on-premises and cloud databases, cloud storage, big data repositories, and productivity applications. |
| Protection | It includes next-generation protection, endpoint detection and response, automated investigation and remediation, and automatic attack disruption. | The platform offers policy-based encryption, redaction, masking, and other actions including moving, deleting, or quarantining sensitive data. |
| 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. | PK Protect helps enterprises discover and protect sensitive data across endpoints, servers, cloud, databases, data lakes, and mainframes. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | PKWARE invites prospective customers to speak with an expert or book a demo; its contact page says someone will follow up after a request is submitted. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
PK Protect plans
No prices published.
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PK Protect if…
PKWARE positions PK Protect for organizations seeking enterprise-wide data security and compliance, including in financial services, healthcare, retail and government.